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Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
8 injured in suspected car-ramming attack in Israel
First responders received a report at 9.25am that a vehicle had crashed into a bus stop near Kfar Yona. (AFP pic) KFAR YONA : Eight people were taken to hospital after a car ploughed into a bus stop in central Israel today in a suspected car-ramming attack, emergency services said. Israel's Magen David Adom (MDA) first responders said they received a report at 9.25am that a vehicle crashed into a bus stop near Kfar Yona. A man and woman in their 20s were said to be in a 'moderate condition, with injuries to the chest and limbs', the MDA said. Three others were in a 'mild-moderate condition, with injuries to the head and limbs', it added. Three people were described as having 'mild' injuries. 'The vehicle hit several people and fled the scene,' police spokesman Aryeh Doron said. The car was abandoned and later recovered and the driver is being hunted using helicopters, motorbikes and a specialist dog unit, police added. The site of the crash was cordoned off as forensic investigators combed the scene, an AFP photographer said. There has been a spate of violence in Israel and the occupied West Bank since the start of the war against Hamas in Gaza, triggered by the rebels' attack on Oct 7, 2023. A teenager died in March this year when police said a car driven by a Palestinian man deliberately ploughed into civilians at a bus stop in northern Israel. At least 32 people, including soldiers, have died in attacks in Israel by Palestinians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. In the West Bank, occupied by Israel since 1967, at least 958 Palestinians, including many fighters but also civilians, have been killed by Israeli soldiers or settlers, according to Palestinian Authority figures. At the same time, at least 36 Israelis, including civilians and soldiers, have been killed in Palestinian attacks or during Israeli military operations, Israeli figures showed.
Asharq Al-Awsat
5 days ago
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Eight Injured in Suspected Car-ramming Attack in Israel
Eight people were taken to hospital after a car ploughed into a bus stop in central Israel on Thursday in a suspected car-ramming attack, emergency services said. Israel's Magen David Adom (MDA) first responders said they received a report at 9:25 am (0625 GMT) that a vehicle crashed into a bus stop near Kfar Yona, AFP reported. A man and woman in their 20s were said to be in a "moderate condition, with injuries to the chest and limbs", the MDA said. Three others were in a "mild-moderate condition, with injuries to the head and limbs", it added. Three people were described as having "mild" injuries. "The vehicle hit several people and fled the scene," police spokesman Aryeh Doron said. The car was abandoned and later recovered and the driver is being hunted using helicopters, motorbikes and a specialist dog unit, police added. The site of the crash was cordoned off as forensic investigators combed the scene, an AFP photographer said. There has been a spate of violence in Israel and the occupied West Bank since the start of the war against Hamas in Gaza, triggered by Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023. A teenager died in March this year when police said a car driven by a Palestinian man deliberately ploughed into civilians at a bus stop in northern Israel. At least 32 people, including soldiers, have died in attacks in Israel by Palestinians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. In the West Bank, occupied by Israel since 1967, at least 958 Palestinians, including many fighters but also civilians, have been killed by Israeli soldiers or settlers, according to Palestinian Authority figures. At the same time, at least 36 Israelis, including civilians and soldiers, have been killed in Palestinian attacks or during Israeli military operations, Israeli figures showed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Suspect in Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy appears in court to determine whether he's mentally fit to stand trial
The suspect in an alleged car-ramming attack at a Vancouver street festival in April appeared in court Wednesday to determine whether he's mentally fit to stand trial. Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, is accused of driving an SUV through a crowd of people at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival on April 26. Eleven people were killed and many more injured. Lo is facing 11 charges of second-degree murder. The incident prompted the B.C. government to commission a report that made sweeping recommendations for event safety in B.C., as well as an outpouring of support for the Filipino diaspora. On Wednesday, Lo appeared in court to determine whether he was fit to stand trial. The accused sat in the prisoner's box wearing a black long-sleeved sweatshirt and black pants. His hair was dishevelled as he sat with his hands clasped in his lap. The hearing began with Crown prosecutor Michaela Donnelly informing the court that a Supreme Court of Canada decision expected on Friday could change the legal standard used to determine whether an accused is fit to stand trial, which could have consequences for Lo's fitness trial. Despite this, the court decided to proceed, as witnesses are already lined up. The fitness trial will happen in two stages: facts and evidence this week, and argument on the law at a later date. Publication ban Many of the details surrounding Lo's Wednesday court appearance are subject to a court-ordered publication ban. The ban covers evidence and exhibits related to Wednesday's hearing. But a media consortium, a group of news outlets working together, is challenging the ban. Daniel Coles, the lawyer representing the consortium, which includes CBC News, said the media — and in turn the public — deserve to know the evidence for why Lo is or is not fit to stand trial. "If a judge determines that the accused is not fit to stand trial, people need to understand why. That's a pretty big decision," he said from the Vancouver Law Courts Wednesday morning. "And conversely, if the judge decides he can stand trial notwithstanding perhaps evidence of diseases of the mind ... the public needs to be satisfied that that's also fair." Coles said he believes the judge recognizes the public interest in the case. "I'm optimistic that there can be an outcome favourable to Canadians, British Columbians, victims, members of the impacted communities that will allow access and publication," he said. Crystal Laderas, public relations manager for Filipino B.C., said community members want answers. "There's still a lot of grief, anger and confusion as to what happened that day," she said while speaking to media outside the Law Courts. "Obviously, there's a lot of public interest in this case. I believe the community is looking for answers and at least to be able to follow these proceedings closely, but we do want to respect that the court process and this hearing is important as well."
CBC
6 days ago
- CBC
Suspect in Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy appears in court to determine whether he's mentally fit to stand trial
Social Sharing The suspect in an alleged car-ramming attack at a Vancouver street festival in April appeared in court Wednesday to determine whether he's mentally fit to stand trial. Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, is accused of driving an SUV through a crowd of people at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival on April 26. Eleven people were killed and many more injured. Lo is facing 11 charges of second-degree murder. The incident prompted the B.C. government to commission a report that made sweeping recommendations for event safety in B.C., as well as an outpouring of support for the Filipino diaspora. On Wednesday, Lo appeared in court to determine whether he was fit to stand trial. The accused sat in the prisoner's box wearing a black long-sleeved sweatshirt and black pants. His hair was dishevelled as he sat with his hands clasped in his lap. The hearing began with Crown prosecutor Michaela Donnelly informing the court that a Supreme Court of Canada decision expected on Friday could change the legal standard used to determine whether an accused is fit to stand trial, which could have consequences for Lo's fitness trial. Despite this, the court decided to proceed, as witnesses are already lined up. The fitness trial will happen in two stages: facts and evidence this week, and argument on the law at a later date. Publication ban Many of the details surrounding Lo's Wednesday court appearance are subject to a court-ordered publication ban. The ban covers evidence and exhibits related to Wednesday's hearing. But a media consortium, a group of news outlets working together, is challenging the ban. Daniel Coles, the lawyer representing the consortium, which includes CBC News, said the media — and in turn the public — deserve to know the evidence for why Lo is or is not fit to stand trial. "If a judge determines that the accused is not fit to stand trial, people need to understand why. That's a pretty big decision," he said from the Vancouver Law Courts Wednesday morning. "And conversely, if the judge decides he can stand trial notwithstanding perhaps evidence of diseases of the mind ... the public needs to be satisfied that that's also fair." Coles said he believes the judge recognizes the public interest in the case. "I'm optimistic that there can be an outcome favourable to Canadians, British Columbians, victims, members of the impacted communities that will allow access and publication," he said. Crystal Laderas, public relations manager for Filipino B.C., said community members want answers. "There's still a lot of grief, anger and confusion as to what happened that day," she said while speaking to media outside the Law Courts. "Obviously, there's a lot of public interest in this case. I believe the community is looking for answers and at least to be able to follow these proceedings closely, but we do want to respect that the court process and this hearing is important as well."
CBC
6 days ago
- CBC
3 more murder charges laid against suspect in Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Day attack
Kai-Ji Adam Lo, the suspect in an alleged car-ramming attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day street festival in Vancouver, is now facing three additional counts of second-degree murder, according to police, bringing the total number of murder charges against him to 11.
