Expressing regret over the incident involving two Palestinian women, which had gone viral, Walid said it did not reflect the conduct of Palestinians in general.

Following the incident, staff from the embassy visited the centre and met its security officials as well as the Palestinians involved to resolve the matter, he said.

“I condemn what happened, and it should never happen again,” he said today.

Wisma Transit is a facility under the defence ministry used for various purposes, including providing accommodation.

According to Walid, the women had reacted emotionally out of frustration at not being allowed to leave the centre freely due to safety reasons.

Walid said he met defence ministry officials this morning to discuss the situation.

“The issue has been discussed and resolved. What happened was entirely wrong and we do not wish to prolong it.

“On behalf of Palestine, I apologise to all Malaysians,” he said.