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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 642

Mahathir Mohamad

Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, right, and newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, left, take part in the swearing-in ceremony at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 24, 2022. (Mohd Rasfan/Pool Photo via AP)
November 24, 2022, 3:23 pm
Malaysia gets new PM with history of controversial comments on Jews, Israel
Anwar Ibrahim, ally-turned-foe-turned-former running mate of ‘proud antisemite’ former leader Mahathir Mohamad, is selected by palace to lead nation after inconclusive election
By AFP and ToI Staff
Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, wearing a face mask, waves as he leaves the National Palace after meeting with the king in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)
January 22, 2022, 6:47 pm
Malaysia’s antisemitic ex-PM hospitalized but stable, says daughter
96-year-old Mahathir Mohamad, once the world’s oldest ruler, returns to hospital for third time in over a month due to apparent cardiac issues
By AP and ToI Staff
Embattled Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin waves from a car while entering the National Palace to meet with the King in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 16, 2021 (AP Photo/FL Wong)
August 16, 2021, 3:02 pm
Malaysia PM Muhyiddin resigns after just 18 months amid political crisis
Premier steps down after losing majority, plunging nation into further turmoil with worsening virus outbreak — meaning elections can’t be held immediately
By EILEEN NG
Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Kuala Lumpur, September 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)
October 31, 2020, 2:11 pm
Malaysia ex-PM stands by tweet that Muslims have right to kill French millions
Mahathir Mohamad hits out at Twitter and Facebook for removing the offending posts, claims they were taken out of context
By AP
Then-Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, during a press conference in Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
October 29, 2020, 7:37 pm
Malaysia’s former PM says Muslims have right to kill millions of French
Twitter blocks tweet by 95-year-old Mahathir Mohamad, posted after deadly Nice attack
By AFP and ToI Staff
Protesters wave Palestinian flags during a protest outside the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
July 31, 2020, 10:52 pm
Malaysians start to reject traditionally virulent anti-Semitism, scholar says
To many, Jews and Israel still represent everything the authoritarian regime in Kuala Lumpur despises. But things are changing, says author of book on philo-Semitism in the country
By Raphael Ahren
Then-Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, during a press conference in Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
February 26, 2020, 12:17 pm
Anti-Semitic Malaysian PM won’t rule out comeback if he has majority support
Mahathir Mohamad, who has defended calling Jews ‘hook-nosed’ and said they ‘rule the world by proxy,’ is interim leader after stepping down amid political turmoil in Kuala Lumpur
By ToI Staff and Agencies
In this February 22, 2020, file photo, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during a press conference in Putrajaya, Malaysia. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
February 24, 2020, 10:04 am
In shakeup, virulently anti-Semitic Malaysian PM submits resignation
Mahathir Mohamad, who has defended calling Jews ‘hook-nosed’ and said they ‘rule the world by proxy,’ steps down amid political turmoil in Kuala Lumpur
By AFP and ToI Staff
In this file photo taken on January 23, 2018 Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh delivers a speech in Gaza City (Mahmud Hams/AFP)
January 22, 2020, 3:42 pm
Haniyeh meets Malaysian PM with history of anti-Semitism, thanks him for support
Hamas says its chief spoke with Mahatir Mohamad about the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem and restrictions on movement into and out of Gaza Strip
By Adam Rasgon
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh attends a meeting with foreign reporters at al-Mat'haf hotel in Gaza City, June 20, 2019. (AP Photo/ Adel Hana)
January 21, 2020, 9:32 pm
Hamas chief Haniyeh slated to meet Malaysian PM in bid for aid
Hamas says visit comes in the context of the terror group’s efforts ‘to gather all forms of support’ for Palestinians; Malaysian premier has come under fire for anti-Semitism
By Adam Rasgon
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan center left, walks with Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, centre right, following their meeting at the sidelines of the Kuala Lumpur Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 19, 2019. (Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool)
December 21, 2019, 5:06 pm
Sanctioned Muslim nations weigh trading with gold to bypass restrictions
Malaysian leader’s proposal at Islamic nations’ summit receives warm reception from Iran, Turkey and Qatar, who are currently facing a host of economic embargoes
By ToI Staff
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad pauses during a press conference at Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)
September 26, 2019, 5:37 am
A defiant Malaysian PM defends his anti-Semitism in the name of free speech
At Columbia University, Mahathir Mohamad tries to justify Holocaust denial and Jew hatred, without drawing condemnation from much of the audience
By Eric Cortellessa
Screen capture from video of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad during an event at Columbia University, September 25, 2019. (YouTube)
September 25, 2019, 10:35 pm
At Columbia, Malaysian leader says Holocaust victim numbers debatable
‘Why is it that I can’t say something against the Jews?’ asks Mahathir Mohamad, citing right to free speech
By Josefin Dolsten
Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in an interview with The Associated Press in Putrajaya, Malaysia, August 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Yam G-Jun)
September 25, 2019, 10:22 am
Outcry as Malaysia’s anti-Semitic PM to speak at Columbia University
Pro-Israel groups say they don’t expect NY school to cancel address, but want speech contextualized and Jewish students to know their safety is a concern
By Josefin Dolsten
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad delivers his keynote address during the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN summit in Singapore, on November 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Yong Teck Lim)
September 23, 2019, 11:58 pm
Why is Columbia giving the Jew-hating Mahathir a stage?
The university’s students, 10,000 of whom are Jewish, have the right to learn in a place where hatred will never be invited in
By Romy Ronen and Michale Schueler
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