Gaza Genocide26 October, 20252 min read
Hundreds Protest Donald Trump in Kuala Lumpur Over Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
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Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rallied in Kuala Lumpur against Trump’s visit. Protesters accused Trump of complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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Malaysian Protests Against Trump Visit
Hundreds to more than a thousand Malaysians rallied in Kuala Lumpur to oppose US President Donald Trump’s visit for the 47th ASEAN Summit. They accused him of enabling Israel’s actions in Gaza. Protesters gathered at Dataran Merdeka and Ampang Park, calling Trump a “genocide enabler” and denouncing US backing for Israel.
“Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters held a rally in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, opposing the visit of US President Donald Trump. The demonstrators accused Trump of being complicit in genocide related to the ongoing Gaza war.”
The rallies occurred as Israeli bombings in Gaza continued despite ceasefire claims. West Asian, Western Alternative, and Asian outlets reported that the rallies were both a rejection of Trump and an expression of solidarity with Palestinians under bombardment and Malaysians who support peace.
Protests Against Gaza Violence
Protesters said police relocated and restricted their demonstrations. The gatherings concluded peacefully under heavy police presence. Authorities commended organizers for maintaining order.
Participants from diverse backgrounds, including political activists, voiced frustration at constraints. They rallied in central Kuala Lumpur and near Ampang Park. The protests denounced Trump’s role in enabling Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Protest Against US-Israel Policies
The Ampang Park rally grew larger than the earlier Dataran Merdeka gathering, featuring chants for Palestine, waves of Palestinian flags, and placards condemning genocide, capitalism, patriarchy, and imperialism. Protesters destroyed caricatures of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“A pro-Palestinian rally held in the Ampang Park area in Kuala Lumpur attracted a larger crowd than an earlier gathering at Dataran Merdeka... Starting at 5 pm, participants chanted slogans... and displayed placards condemning genocide, capitalism, patriarchy, and imperialism.”
Organizers Sekretariat Bantah Trump and Gegar warned of security risks and urged the government to halt normalization with the US and Israel and to block entities backing Israel’s actions. Activist-lawyer Fadiah Nadwa Fikri condemned Malaysia for welcoming Trump during the summit, saying the country is siding with the US instead of standing with Palestine.
Protests Against Gaza Violence
Across outlets, coverage roots these rallies in Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza and protesters’ charge of genocide. Al Jazeera reports demonstrators accused Trump of being “complicit in genocide.” The Straits Times states there were “ongoing Israeli bombings in Gaza despite ceasefire claims.”
Tempo reports, “Despite a recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, violence continues,” and quotes protesters calling Trump a “genocide enabler.” Aliran amplifies the accusation that US policy enables what Malaysians describe as genocide in Gaza.
Protests Against US-Israel Policies
Protesters’ demands extended beyond street demonstrations to influence policy decisions. Aliran reports that many Malaysians believe Washington could have stopped Israel earlier by halting arms supplies, arguing that US involvement enables mass violence. Free Malaysia Today documents organizers urging Putrajaya to stop normalization with the US and Israel and to block entities supporting Israel’s actions.
“They believe that the violence in Gaza could have been prevented if the US had halted arms supplies to Israel earlier in the year... [accusing] the US of enabling what they describe as a genocide in Gaza.”
Tempo highlights opposition to US foreign policies and the solidarity among different movements. Al Jazeera summarizes the protests’ main message: Trump’s visit is unwelcome because he is seen as complicit in mass violence as Israel continues bombing Gaza.
