April 22, 2026 | 02:17 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A post on the X account [archive] and Facebook claims that Brunei Darussalam officially severed diplomatic relations with Israel on April 13, 2026. The post includes a photo of Brunei's king and Israel's prime minister.
The account user wrote that the diplomatic move, taken amid rising tensions in the Middle East, reflects Brunei's commitment to supporting justice and solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Is it true that Brunei Darussalam has severed diplomatic relations with Israel?
FACT CHECK
Tempo verified the content through credible media reports. In fact, Brunei Darussalam has never established diplomatic relations with Israel.
As of 2023, Tempo noted that 30 United Nations (UN) member states did not have diplomatic relations with Israel. According to the Israeli Embassy, 19 of these countries are members of the Arab League, and the remaining 11 have Muslim majorities.
The countries are: Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Iran, Algeria, Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam.
Many countries do not recognize Israel due to its occupation of Palestinian territories, including the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza, since 1967. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed that these territories are under military occupation.
Brunei Darussalam became the first Asian country to close its doors to Israeli citizens. Those who dare to enter face fines and deportation.
CONCLUSION
According to Tempo's verification, the claim that Brunei Darussalam has severed diplomatic relations with Israel is false.
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