Malaysia seized three more containers bound for Israel at the port of Tanjung Phelps, and increased the inspection of shipments related to Israel.

Malaysia seized three more containers bound for Israel at the port of Tanjung Phelps, and increased the inspection of shipments related to Israel.

The containers, carrying electric bicycle parts from China to Ashdod, were detained on August 19 and remain in custody.

A previous container directed to the Israeli security company Elbit Systems was seized on August 7 on suspicion of containing weapons.

Malaysia prohibits direct trade with Israel, although transit cargo is usually exempt.

Source: Bloomberg