Overview

• Malaysia has banned all Israeli-owned and flagged cargo ships from docking at its ports, and any vessels headed to Israel from loading cargo at its ports.
• The ban was announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who has been vocal in his criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.
• The ban specifically targets ZIM, an Israel-based global shipping company, which has been allowed to dock in Malaysia since 2002.
• The move is seen as a response to Israel's 'disregard of basic humanitarian principles' and violation of international law through the ongoing conflict with Palestinians.
• The ban comes amid rising international pressure for a new truce in Gaza and major disruptions to shipping routes due to attacks in the Red Sea.