<p>Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday accused Meta Platforms of cowardice after his Facebook post on the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/hamas-chief-ismail-haniyeh-killed-in-iran-palestinian-group-says-in-statement-3129784#:~:text=Cairo%3A%20Hamas%20leader%20Ismail%20Haniyeh,on%20his%20residence%20in%20Tehran%22.">assassination of Hamas leader</a> Ismail Haniyeh was removed, in his government's latest run-in with the firm over blocked content.</p><p>Muslim-majority Malaysia is a supporter of the Palestinian cause and Anwar had posted a video recording of his phone call with a Hamas official to offer condolences over Haniyeh's death, which was later removed.</p><p>Haniyeh's assassination in Iran on Wednesday has added fuel to concern the conflict in Gaza was turning into a wider Middle East war.</p><p>Anwar, who met Haniyeh in Qatar in May, has said he has good relations with the Hamas political leadership but no links on a military level.</p>.Tough-talking Haniyeh was seen as the more moderate face of Hamas.<p>"Let this serve as a clear and unequivocal message to Meta: Cease this display of cowardice," Anwar posted on his Facebook page.</p><p>Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday.</p><p>Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said an explanation had been sought from Meta and it was unclear whether the posts were automatically removed, or taken down following a complaint.</p><p>Meta has designated Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist movement that governs Gaza, as a "dangerous organisation" and bans content praising the group. It also uses a mix of automated detection and human review to remove or label graphic visuals.</p><p>Malaysia has previously complained to Meta over its takedown of content, including local media coverage of Anwar's last meeting with Haniyeh, which was later restored.</p><p>Meta at the time said it was not deliberately suppressing voices on its Facebook platform and was not restricting content supporting the Palestinians.</p><p>Malaysia has long advocated a two-state solution for the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.</p>
<p>Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday accused Meta Platforms of cowardice after his Facebook post on the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/hamas-chief-ismail-haniyeh-killed-in-iran-palestinian-group-says-in-statement-3129784#:~:text=Cairo%3A%20Hamas%20leader%20Ismail%20Haniyeh,on%20his%20residence%20in%20Tehran%22.">assassination of Hamas leader</a> Ismail Haniyeh was removed, in his government's latest run-in with the firm over blocked content.</p><p>Muslim-majority Malaysia is a supporter of the Palestinian cause and Anwar had posted a video recording of his phone call with a Hamas official to offer condolences over Haniyeh's death, which was later removed.</p><p>Haniyeh's assassination in Iran on Wednesday has added fuel to concern the conflict in Gaza was turning into a wider Middle East war.</p><p>Anwar, who met Haniyeh in Qatar in May, has said he has good relations with the Hamas political leadership but no links on a military level.</p>.Tough-talking Haniyeh was seen as the more moderate face of Hamas.<p>"Let this serve as a clear and unequivocal message to Meta: Cease this display of cowardice," Anwar posted on his Facebook page.</p><p>Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday.</p><p>Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said an explanation had been sought from Meta and it was unclear whether the posts were automatically removed, or taken down following a complaint.</p><p>Meta has designated Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist movement that governs Gaza, as a "dangerous organisation" and bans content praising the group. It also uses a mix of automated detection and human review to remove or label graphic visuals.</p><p>Malaysia has previously complained to Meta over its takedown of content, including local media coverage of Anwar's last meeting with Haniyeh, which was later restored.</p><p>Meta at the time said it was not deliberately suppressing voices on its Facebook platform and was not restricting content supporting the Palestinians.</p><p>Malaysia has long advocated a two-state solution for the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.</p>