# US Summons Malaysian Envoy Over Israel Policy

The US State Department summoned Malaysia's ambassador to protest Malaysia's policies toward Israel, including shipping bans and criticism of US support. The diplomatic move signals growing friction between Washington and Kuala Lumpur over Middle East positions.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/24/us-summons-malaysia-envoy-over-israel-policy?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:49:27 +0000