Malaysia Detains Suspected Israeli Spy with Firearms, Heightens Security Measures

The arrest of a man carrying an Israeli passport and firearms in Kuala Lumpur leads to increased security for key figures and speculation on intelligence activities.

• A 36-year-old man, suspected of being an Israeli spy, was arrested in Kuala Lumpur with six handguns and 200 bullets.
• The suspect, who entered Malaysia with a possibly fake French passport, claimed he was there to target another Israeli over a family dispute.
• Malaysian authorities are investigating the possibility of the man being part of Israeli intelligence and have heightened security for the nation's king and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
• Three Malaysians were arrested for allegedly supplying the firearms to the suspect and acting as his driver.
• The incident has stirred concerns in Malaysia, a country without diplomatic ties to Israel and a supporter of Palestine.

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