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Japan Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- Japan Today
3 dead in north Lebanon strike that Israel says hit Hamas militant
Onlookers gather around a burnt out car targeted in an Israeli strike near Lebanon's main northern city of Tripoli. Lebanon said three people were killed Tuesday in a strike near Tripoli that the Israeli military said targeted a Hamas militant, the first on the north since a November ceasefire with Hezbollah. The strike came as Israel and Hamas held ceasefire talks in Qatar and after five Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in the Gaza Strip, one of the deadliest days for Israeli forces in the Palestinian territory this year. Israel has kept up its strikes on Lebanon despite the November truce, mainly hitting what it says are Hezbollah targets but also occasionally targeting Hamas. The Israeli military said it "struck and eliminated the terrorist Mehran Mustafa Ba'jur" in an intelligence-led strike, calling him "one of Hamas's key commanders in Lebanon". It released six seconds of video footage of what appeared to be an air strike on a moving car. AFP cannot independently verify the footage. "During the war, he was responsible for rocket fire attacks towards (the northern Israeli cities of) Nahariya, Kiryat Shmona and additional cities across Israel," a statement said. "His elimination significantly damages Hamas's terror activity in Lebanon," it added, promising to "operate against Hamas's establishment in Lebanon, and... wherever they operate". Lebanon's health ministry said the strike on a vehicle "killed three people and wounded 13" in an area that is close to a Palestinian refugee camp. An AFP photographer saw a burnt out car surrounded by the emergency services and onlookers. Hamas claimed attacks on Israel from Lebanon during more than a year of cross-border hostilities launched by Hezbollah in October 2023 in support of its Palestinian ally. Israel has struck Hamas operatives in Lebanon, including since the ceasefire. In May, Hamas said one of its commanders was killed in a strike on the southern city of Sidon as Israel said it targeted "the head of operations in Hamas's Western Brigade in Lebanon". In October, Hamas said one of its operatives was killed along with his wife and two daughters in a strike on their home in Beddawi, a Palestinian refugee camp near Tripoli. Israel's military said it targeted "a senior member of Hamas's military wing in Lebanon". In May, Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas visited Beirut for talks on disarming militants in refugee camps across Lebanon as the Beirut government seeks to impose its authority across all its territory. Israeli strikes on south Lebanon remain common, but raids on the north have been rare. A separate Israeli drone strike on a car near the southern village of Babliyeh on Tuesday killed one person, the health ministry said. The Israeli military said earlier that it had killed two Hezbollah operatives in strikes on south Lebanon on Monday. © 2025 AFP
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
3 dead in north Lebanon strike that Israel says hit Hamas militant
Lebanon said three people were killed Tuesday in a strike near Tripoli that the Israeli military said targeted a Hamas militant, the first on the north since a November ceasefire with Hezbollah. The strike came as Israel and Hamas held ceasefire talks in Qatar and after five Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in the Gaza Strip, one of the deadliest days for Israeli forces in the Palestinian territory this year. Israel has kept up its strikes on Lebanon despite the November truce, mainly hitting what it says are Hezbollah targets but also occasionally targeting Hamas. The Israeli military said it "struck and eliminated the terrorist Mehran Mustafa Ba'jur" in an intelligence-led strike, calling him "one of Hamas's key commanders in Lebanon". It released six seconds of video footage of what appeared to be an air strike on a moving car. AFP cannot independently verify the footage. "During the war, he was responsible for rocket fire attacks towards (the northern Israeli cities of) Nahariya, Kiryat Shmona and additional cities across Israel," a statement said. "His elimination significantly damages Hamas's terror activity in Lebanon," it added, promising to "operate against Hamas's establishment in Lebanon, and... wherever they operate". Lebanon's health ministry said the strike on a vehicle "killed three people and wounded 13" in an area that is close to a Palestinian refugee camp. An AFP photographer saw a burnt out car surrounded by the emergency services and onlookers. Hamas claimed attacks on Israel from Lebanon during more than a year of cross-border hostilities launched by Hezbollah in October 2023 in support of its Palestinian ally. Israel has struck Hamas operatives in Lebanon, including since the ceasefire. In May, Hamas said one of its commanders was killed in a strike on the southern city of Sidon as Israel said it targeted "the head of operations in Hamas's Western Brigade in Lebanon". In October, Hamas said one of its operatives was killed along with his wife and two daughters in a strike on their home in Beddawi, a Palestinian refugee camp near Tripoli. Israel's military said it targeted "a senior member of Hamas's military wing in Lebanon". In May, Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas visited Beirut for talks on disarming militants in refugee camps across Lebanon as the Beirut government seeks to impose its authority across all its territory. Israeli strikes on south Lebanon remain common, but raids on the north have been rare. A separate Israeli drone strike on a car near the southern village of Babliyeh on Tuesday killed one person, the health ministry said. The Israeli military said earlier that it had killed two Hezbollah operatives in strikes on south Lebanon on Monday. burs-lg/lk/kir/dcp
Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
3 dead in north Lebanon strike that Israel says hit Hamas
BEIRUT: Lebanon said three people were killed Tuesday in a strike near Tripoli that the Israeli military said targeted a Hamas, the first on the north since a November ceasefire with Hezbollah. The strike came amid ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar and as five Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in the Gaza Strip, one of the deadliest days for Israeli forces in the Palestinian territory this year. Israel has kept up its strikes on Lebanon despite the November truce, mainly hitting what it says are Hezbollah targets but also occasionally targeting Hamas. 'A short while ago, the (Israeli military) struck a key Hamas terrorist in the area of Tripoli in Lebanon,' the Israeli army said in a statement, without providing further details. In an updated toll, Lebanon's health ministry said the strike on a vehicle 'killed three people and wounded 13' in an area that is close to a Palestinian refugee camp. An AFP photographer saw a burnt out car surrounded by the emergency services and onlookers. Gaza ceasefire can be reached but may take more time, Israeli officials say Hamas claimed attacks on Israel from Lebanon during more than a year of cross-border hostilities launched by Hezbollah in October 2023 in support of its Palestinian ally. Israel has struck Hamas operatives in Lebanon, including since the ceasefire. In May, Hamas said one of its commanders was killed in a strike on the southern city of Sidon as Israel said it targeted 'the head of operations in Hamas's Western Brigade in Lebanon'. Israeli strikes on south Lebanon remain common, but raids on the north have been rare. In October, Hamas said one of its operatives was killed along with his wife and two daughters in a strike on their home in Beddawi, a Palestinian refugee camp near Tripoli. Israel's military said it targeted 'a senior member of Hamas's military wing in Lebanon'. In May, Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas visited Beirut for talks on disarming in refugee camps across Lebanon as the Beirut government seeks to impose its authority across all its territory. The Israeli military said earlier Tuesday that it had killed two Hezbollah operatives in strikes on south Lebanon a day earlier.
The Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PKNS, MBSA form strategic partnership to develop Shah Alam Sentral
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) has formed a strategic partnership with the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) to plan, implement, and coordinate the development project of Shah Alam Sentral (SA Sentral). The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today by PKNS group chief executive officer Datuk Mahmud Abbas and MBSA, represented by Shah Alam mayor Datuk Mohd Fauzi Mohd Yatim. Mahmud said the five-year agreement demonstrates the continued commitment of both parties to plan development more strategically and sustainably, by aligning efforts to rejuvenate Shah Alam into a high-tech, low-carbon, and revitalised city. 'This strategic collaboration between PKNS and MBSA marks the beginning of the transformation of Sections 13 and 14 here—areas rich in history—that will be given a new lease of life to remain relevant and dynamic in today's development landscape. 'As a rapidly growing city in terms of population density and urban development, this highlights the need for modern infrastructure, efficient public amenities, and sustainable as well as inclusive housing development', he said at a press conference following the MoU signing ceremony held at Galeria SA Sentral here. Mahmud said the SA Sentral development spans over 130 acres and will be implemented based on the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) concept, encompassing modern residential areas, recreation, food and beverage (F&B) outlets, and senior living facilities. The project is expected to be fully completed by 2031. He added that the PKNS Complex in Shah Alam will undergo upgrades. At the same time, the Aneka Walk development project, situated adjacent to the iconic shopping mall, is expected to be completed and operational by the fourth quarter of this year. This will further boost the state's economic activities and provide spacious and comfortable business spaces for local entrepreneurs. 'More than just a commercial hub, Aneka Walk is designed as a modern lifestyle destination that integrates retail, recreation, and entrepreneurship elements within an inclusive and community-friendly environment. 'In addition, Plaza Perangsang will also be redeveloped into a hotel centre, and PKNS will soon sign an agreement with Grand Mercure as the operator,' he said. Launched last September, the SA Sentral project aims to position Shah Alam as a business hub capable of competing with Kuala Lumpur, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM3 billion. This high-impact project involves the development of Plaza Alam Sentral, Plaza Perangsang, SACC Mall, SACC Walk, the PKNS Shah Alam Complex, the Shah Alam Convention Centre (SACC), and several areas in Section 14.
Barnama
16-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
PKNS, MBSA Form Strategic Partnership To Develop Shah Alam Sentral
SHAH ALAM, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) has formed a strategic partnership with the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) to plan, implement, and coordinate the development project of Shah Alam Sentral (SA Sentral). The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today by PKNS group chief executive officer Datuk Mahmud Abbas and MBSA, represented by Shah Alam mayor Datuk Mohd Fauzi Mohd Yatim. Mahmud said the five-year agreement demonstrates the continued commitment of both parties to plan development more strategically and sustainably, by aligning efforts to rejuvenate Shah Alam into a high-tech, low-carbon, and revitalised city. "This strategic collaboration between PKNS and MBSA marks the beginning of the transformation of Sections 13 and 14 here—areas rich in history—that will be given a new lease of life to remain relevant and dynamic in today's development landscape. "As a rapidly growing city in terms of population density and urban development, this highlights the need for modern infrastructure, efficient public amenities, and sustainable as well as inclusive housing development", he said at a press conference following the MoU signing ceremony held at Galeria SA Sentral here. Mahmud said the SA Sentral development spans over 130 acres and will be implemented based on the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) concept, encompassing modern residential areas, recreation, food and beverage (F&B) outlets, and senior living facilities. The project is expected to be fully completed by 2031. He added that the PKNS Complex in Shah Alam will undergo upgrades. At the same time, the Aneka Walk development project, situated adjacent to the iconic shopping mall, is expected to be completed and operational by the fourth quarter of this year. This will further boost the state's economic activities and provide spacious and comfortable business spaces for local entrepreneurs. "More than just a commercial hub, Aneka Walk is designed as a modern lifestyle destination that integrates retail, recreation, and entrepreneurship elements within an inclusive and community-friendly environment. "In addition, Plaza Perangsang will also be redeveloped into a hotel centre, and PKNS will soon sign an agreement with Grand Mercure as the operator," he said.
