After ban on Israeli athletes, Malaysian flags fly high in Gaza.

FOTHER-MUCKER

After ban on Israeli athletes, Malaysian flags fly high in GazaNurul Azwa Aris -

January 22, 2019 9:10 AM

A banner expressing gratitude to the Malaysian government for its stand against Israel. (Pic courtesy of Muslim Imran)

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian flags are flying high in Gaza as a token of appreciation by Palestinians of the government’s ban on Israeli athletes.

At Yarmouk Stadium, one of the oldest stadiums in Gaza City, Palestinian football fans celebrated Malaysia’s stand by flying the Jalur Gemilang during a match on Saturday.

Next to the flags was a banner stating support for Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and other ministers for their stand against Israel.

“Thank you Malaysia for standing against the normalisation (of relations) with the so-called ‘Israel’,” it read.

On Sunday, football fans continued to celebrate by putting up Malaysian flags and the same banner at Palestine Stadium, the home of the Palestinian national football team which was bombed by Israel in 2006.

“The (display of flags and the banner) at the football fields is a show of support for Malaysia, to show how Palestinians are glad.

“Malaysia’s stand was well received by Palestine, especially in Gaza,” Palestinian Cultural Organisation Malaysia chairman Muslim Imran told FMT.

Malaysian flags seen at stadiums in Gaza City. (Pic courtesy of Muslim Imran)

He said the Palestinian people were quick to respond on social media under the hashtag #SupportMalaysia, with shows of solidarity widely spread over Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Putrajaya previously announced that it would ban Israeli athletes from competing in the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships to be held in Kuching, Sarawak, from July 29 to Aug 4.

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah later said Malaysia had imposed a blanket ban on all Israelis participating in events hosted in the country.

Addressing the Oxford Union in Britain on Saturday, Mahathir also reiterated the government’s stand against the Israeli athletes.

Israeli foreign ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon had condemned the ban, saying the decision was inspired by Mahathir’s “rabid anti-Semitism”.

However, Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said Israel was indisputably the biggest hypocrite in its condemnation of Malaysia.

He said Israel condemned Malaysia for allegedly “politicising sports” but had forgotten how it illegally appointed itself as the “guardians” of Palestine by deciding who could and could not play against Palestinian athletes in their very own country.

“Has hypocrite Israel forgotten how they illegally control which Palestinian athletes can leave their homeland for training or tournaments?” he asked.

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2019/01/22/after-ban-on-israeli-athletes-malaysian-flags-fly-high-in-gaza/

FOTHER-MUCKER

So Kalau palm oil kena boycott tak perlu lah terkejut besar.

FOTHER-MUCKER

Tak ingin orang dari ‘negara penjenayah’, Dr M jawab isu atlet IsraelBernama -

January 22, 2019 11:57 PM

Dr Mahathir Mohamad pada sidang media selepas ucaptama persidangan tahunan Pertubuhan Pihak Berkuasa Pencegahan Rasuah Antarabangsa di Vienna semalam. (Gambar Bernama)

VIENNA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad sekali lagi menegaskan Malaysia tidak dapat menerima atlet Israel oleh kerana mereka datang dari “negara penjenayah”.

Perdana menteri berkata orang yang tidak diingini mestilah dihalang masuk dan ini termasuk mereka yang disyaki pengganas dan sebagainya.

“Kita tidak mahu mengadakan sebarang urusan dengan mereka termasuk rakyatnya. Jika mereka ingin bertanding dalam sukan mereka boleh pergi ke negara lain.

“Tetapi bagi Malaysia, mereka datang dari sebuah ‘negara penjenayah’, kita tidak dapat menerima mereka.

“Setiap negara mempunyai hak menerima atau menolak kedatangan orang lain. Kita punya hak itu dan kita mesti kuatkuasakan hak itu,” kata beliau kepada pemberita selepas menyampaikan ucaptama persidangan Pertubuhan Pihak Berkuasa Anti Rasuah Antarabangsa (IAACA) di Vienna International Centre (VIC) pada Selasa.

Beliau berkata para atlet itu datang dari negara yang melakukan apa saja yang mereka suka termasuk membina penempatan di negara orang dan mengusir penduduk dari negara itu sendiri.

“Mereka telah menyerang kapal kita yang membawa bantuan untuk rakyat Gaza.

“Terlalu banyak perkara lain dilakukan Israel yang bertentangan dengan undang-undang antarabangsa dan moraliti,” katanya.

Israel membantah tindakan Malaysia melarang pasukan renangnya dari menyertai Kejohanan Renang Para Dunia 2019 dijadualkan berlangsung di Kuching pada Julai.

Malaysia merupakan pengkritik lantang terhadap Israel yang melakukan kezaliman terhadap rakyat Palestin.

OttoVonBismark

dalam setandan pisang, takkan tak ada satu pun yang elok kan ? dalam banyak banyak keburukan dia ni, ada la satu yang elok kan ? gud job son.

EncikH

itulah kelebihan Tun. X pernah takut nak kritik, lantang bersuara pasal isu negara haram israel.

pokaibanktokyo

FOTHER-MUCKER replied at 22-1-2019 06:34 PM
So Kalau palm oil kena boycott tak perlu lah terkejut besar.

Bahalol mana nak gigih boikot minyak sawit hanya kerana israel ngok ?

Simunggu

perjuangan umat malaysia terhadap Palestin ..tetap sama dibawah kerajaan BN atau PH.....takbir..

鱼苗批发

I ingat IPC akan tukar venue.

You nak boikot Israel, go ahead. Tapi larang athlete datang, ini tak civilised.

babyhubby85

Bagus Tun buat macam tu.. semua negara tunduk kat Israel..yang ditindas tu takde siapa nak backup... Perumpaan macam nie kalau dah bapak kau aku tak suka habis satu keturunan aku benci

dinopower2

wow makin makmur msia dgn pengiktirafan ni...
ekonomi msia berkembang pesat

hayrin86

Mujur lagu2 nyanyian penyanyi berasal dari Israel tak kuar kat channel2 radio Malaysia..

cmf_almondpecan

Walaupun begitu, lori yg bawa kontena2 ZIM tetap berjalan kat Port Klang dan sekitar Lembah Kelang mcm biasa. Siap ada star of David sbg logo. Kontena2 ZIM bertingkat2 di pelabuhan.

Remyda

Apa la sangat setakat ban atlet. Sama ja zaman BN dulu pun banyak ja yg menentang & mengutuk segala tindakan Israel.

Apa kata atok ban terus segala produk Israel & produk produk yang menyumbang keuntungan untuk Israel. Ada berani ka ?

lkick2113

cmf_almondpecan replied at 23-1-2019 08:42 AM
Walaupun begitu, lori yg bawa kontena2 ZIM tetap berjalan kat Port Klang dan sekitar Lembah Kelang m ...

yup perdagangan dgn isroel dah lama terjalin sebenarnya (melalui 3rd country macam jordan, singapore dll) tapi depan2 org cakap tak iktiraf isroel dan boycott isroel, what kind a diplomatic is that???

zorrro_03

FOTHER-MUCKER replied at 23-1-2019 02:34 AM
So Kalau palm oil kena boycott tak perlu lah terkejut besar.

boleh gi mampus sama itu zionis laknat...  terkajut besar kohnonnnn

Remyda

lkick2113 replied at 23-1-2019 08:57 AM
yup perdagangan dgn isroel dah lama terjalin sebenarnya (melalui 3rd country macam jordan, singapo ...

Perjanjian sulit. Sebab ianya sulit. Tak boleh kecoh kecoh

Decaffeinated

oklah.... lepas ni melayu bila hidup susah sikit jgn banyak bunyi ye...

'so called' Israel? yg dlm Quran tu apa?...

cmf_premierleag

so kalo boikot yisroel pun RM masih lagi above 4
bila nak turun ke 3.80 mcm dulu????
cost of living makin naik
so????

M5

Che det pun ada kebuduhan dia.

cmf_shalom

cmf_almondpecan replied at 23-1-2019 08:42 AM
Walaupun begitu, lori yg bawa kontena2 ZIM tetap berjalan kat Port Klang dan sekitar Lembah Kelang m ...

Itu namanya gila like...

realitinya....msh lagi beurusan dengan Israel...


Sukan-dibawa masuk sekali sentimen anti Israel

Bab ekonomi--pandai pula dikecualikan...

hipo the max...