Malaysia willingly pays price to support Palestinian rights
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says, ”We cannot do anything to Israel, but we don’t want to have anything to do with them.”
Activism and BDS Beat 28 January 2019
Meanwhile, Malaysia chose to forfeit its hosting of the World Para Swimming Championships rather than grant visas to Israeli nationals. The Asian nation took the decision in solidarity with Palestinians, but has been fiercely attacked for its stance.
Abdullah al-Anjari was scheduled to compete with Eitan Seri-Levi at the All Americas Jiu-Jitsu Tournament in Los Angeles earlier this week.
“I declare my withdrawal from a local tournament in Los Angeles because I was paired with a fighter who represents the Zionist entity,” the Kuwaiti athlete stated on Twitter.
— عبدالله وليد ابراهيم العنجري (@AbdullahAnjari) 26 January 2019
“Palestine is more important to me than a world championship.”
