Israel and Malaysia
Israel scores 30/100 toward Malaysia (unfriendliness, pressure), while Malaysia scores 15/100 back.
Israel toward Malaysia
No direct diplomatic ties exist between Israel and Malaysia; Malaysia has historically refused entry to Israeli passport holders and maintains no relations. The coverage shows no Israeli overtures toward Malaysia, while article 5 highlights Malaysia's explicit exclusionary policy toward Israel.
Malaysia toward Israel
Article 5 explicitly notes Malaysia 'drew a line on Israel,' referencing its firm policy of barring Israeli participation (e.g., at sporting events like the Bali open equivalent), consistent with Malaysia's longstanding refusal of diplomatic ties and entry to Israeli passport holders.
Recent coverage
- Israel says prepared to ‘respond with great force’ if Iran attacks - Free Malaysia Today Google News: Israel + Iran, 2026-09-02
- Lebanon calls for Greece to help implement deal with Israel - Free Malaysia Today Google News: Greece + Israel, 2026-08-31
- Israel signs one of its biggest-ever arms sales with Greece - Free Malaysia Today Google News: Greece + Israel, 2026-08-31
- Germany, France, UN condemn Israeli minister’s ‘inhumane’ Gaza remarks - Free Malaysia Today Google News: Germany + France, 2026-08-20
- Malaysia drew a line on Israel. Indonesia left Bali open - Middle East Monitor Google News: Indonesia + Malaysia, 2026-08-08
- US criticism of Malaysia’s Israel stance spotlights growing ‘disconnect’ - South China Morning Post Google News: China + Israel, 2026-07-27
- Malaysia’s Anwar rejects ‘totally absurd’ US military aid threat over Israel ban - South China Morning Post Google News: Israel + Palestine, 2026-07-23
- China’s foreign minister says US-Israel attack on Iran ‘clearly violated international law’ - Free Malaysia Today Google News: China + Israel, 2026-04-03
- Canada’s prime minister denounces Israel’s ‘illegal invasion’ of Lebanon - Free Malaysia Today Google News: Canada + Israel, 2026-04-01