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New York Post
a day ago
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- New York Post
Palestinian extremist freed in hostage exchange set to discuss ‘struggle in Zionist prisons' at Detroit conference
A Palestinian extremist once jailed for attempted murder is slated to speak at the Detroit People's Conference for Palestine later this month about 'prisoners' struggle in Zionist prisons.' Hussam Shaheen, 53, is among two former prisoners who will attend the event starting on Aug. 29, with the man set to discuss his two decades in Israeli jail following his 2004 conviction for attempted murder. Shaheen was released on Feb. 1 as part of a prisoner swap in exchange for living and dead hostages of the Oct. 7 terror attack. Advertisement 3 Hussam Shaheen, 53, is set to discuss his two decades in Israeli jail following his 2004 conviction for attempted murder at the People's Conference for Palestine. People's Conference for Palestine Along with Shaheen, the People's Conference for Palestine also invited Omar Assaf, 75, a former official of the left-wing Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine group, the Jerusalem Post reported. The event, in its second year, is billed as a way for people to 'hear directly about the prisoners' struggle in Zionist prisons.' Shaheen was accused in 2002 of establishing an al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade extremist cell in Jebl Mukaber, with four of its members claiming that he recruited them and supplied them with weapons for an attack on Jerusalem that fell through. Advertisement Shaheen was arrested in 2004 in the West Bank and sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder, according to Israel's Justice Ministry. 3 Shaheen was released on Feb.1 during a prisoner swap. Facebook He was one of the hundreds of prisoners freed on Feb. 1 in the exchange for some of the hostages taken by Hamas. Advertisement Assaf was arrested in the West Bank during a raid in Ofer following the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack, with Israel holding the 74-year-old for six months without charge. Assaf was described as an official with the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP), a Marxist organization seeking to reform the Palestine Liberation Organization. Assaf is now the coordinator of the executive committees of the Palestinian Popular Conference, which had previously praised the Oct. 7 terrorist attack and called for violence against the Zionist Israeli enemy,' according to the Jerusalem Post. Advertisement 3 According to Israel's Justice Ministry, Shaheen was initially sentenced to 27 years in prison for the attempted murder before his early release in the prisoner swap. AFP via Getty Images Since his release in April 2024, Assaf has repeatedly spoken out about the alleged torture and regular beatings of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons. The People's Conference for Palestine has previously invited controversial guests to their events, with last year's conference in Detroit including Wisam Rafeedie, a member of the PFLP terror group and Sana Daqa'a, the wife of PFLP terrorist Walid Daqu'a, who was convicted of commanding an operation that kidnapped and killed an Israeli soldier in 1984.
The Sun
24-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia's support for Palestine based on humanitarian principles
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has reaffirmed that its support for the Palestinian struggle is grounded in humanitarian principles and universal justice, rather than being driven solely by political sentiment or allegiance to specific groups. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said this long-standing position has remained consistent, including on matters involving Hamas, which is one of the entities within the landscape of the Palestinian struggle. He said Malaysia has never wavered in advocating for the rights of the Palestinian people to return to their homeland and to establish a sovereign state based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. 'Many have asked, including my counterparts, why Malaysia supports Hamas, when it has been labelled a terrorist organisation. Malaysia has said that we are not supporting Hamas, we are supporting the struggle of the Palestinians and Hamas is a part of them. 'On various platforms, whether at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the UN General Assembly or the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Malaysia has consistently raised this issue and condemned Israel's atrocities,' he said during the Minister's Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today. He was replying to a question from Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman (PN-Sik) regarding the government's latest efforts to defend the plight of Muslims in Gaza. Mohamad further said that the atrocities in Gaza have exceeded all bounds of humanity and are almost beyond description. In fact, he said, more countries that previously supported the Zionist regime are now shifting their stance after witnessing the excessive violence inflicted on Palestinian civilians. 'They have realised how cruel the Zionist Israeli regime is in killing women and children. They claim that they (Israel) have the right to self-defence, but does killing women and children constitute self-defence?' he said. He added that Malaysia will once again propose for a reform of the UNSC veto power at the upcoming UN General Assembly to ensure that the principles of justice and humanity are no longer denied by major powers. Mohamad said that although calls to end the crisis in Gaza now represent a majority, the absolute use of veto power within the UNSC has often thwarted efforts to defend the Palestinian people. He said the reform proposal will also include limiting the use of veto power in cases involving genocide, crimes against humanity, and the destruction of public infrastructure. 'Veto power must be restricted and cannot be used arbitrarily. We are also calling for the expansion of non-permanent membership to include countries from Asia, Africa, and South America. 'This is what we are pushing for, and the proposal has received positive feedback from like-minded countries and from Malaysia,' he said. - Bernama
The Star
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Appointment of Nick Adams should be rejected, says Amanah Youth
SHAH ALAM: The appointment of conservative influencer Nick Adams as the United States Ambassador to Malaysia is seen as an insult to the country's dignity and foreign policy, says the Amanah Youth international bureau chairman Mus'ab Muzahar then said that Malaysia upholds sovereignty, regional peace, and solidarity with oppressed people, especially Palestinians. He added that allowing Adams to come to Malaysia as the US Ambassador would open the door to the US's toxic agenda and politics of hatred and said that the appointment should be firmly rejected under Article 4 of the Vienna Convention. "Nick Adams is not a diplomat or a statesman. He is merely a far-right propagandist, a staunch Trump supporter, and a vocal supporter of the Zionist Israeli regime. "His rhetoric on social media is full of hatred, racism, and Islamophobic sentiments, clearly deviating from the spirit of mature bilateral relations," he said in a Facebook post on Sunday (July 13). Earlier, US President Donald Trump, via his Truth Social platform on Thursday, nominated Nick Adams as the US Ambassador to Malaysia. Trump stated that Nick is not only an extraordinary nationalist and a successful entrepreneur but also a bestselling author, speaker, and renowned commentator. Mus'ab then said that Malaysia's sovereignty allows the country to determine who is fit to represent foreign nations on its soil. "This is not a personal matter; it is a matter of principle and national dignity. Malaysia is not a testing ground for US political puppets," he said. He emphasised that they demand diplomacy that brings justice, not propaganda that divides the world. Mus'ab then said that he believes rejecting Nick Adams is not a threat to Malaysia-US relations, but rather a message that Malaysia is principled, dignified, and does not bow to the geopolitical games of that country.
New Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Malaysia: Ceasefire must not be tactical manouvre, urges permanent end to Gaza genocide
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has stressed that any pause in the ongoing conflict in Gaza "must not be misused as a tactical manoeuvre", and that "unimpeded humanitarian access is urgently needed to avert mass starvation", according a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Friday. Malaysia, the ministry said, "appreciates the latest effort to end the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza", in particular the 60-day ceasefire proposed by the United States and mediated by Egypt and Qatar, and "calls for it to lead to a permanent ceasefire". The ministry, widely known as Wisma Putra, said Malaysia reiterates its unequivocal condemnation of the Zionist Israeli regime's atrocities in Gaza and the West Bank, including the deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure and the actions of Israeli settlers. "These constitute gross violations of international law," said Wisma Putra. The statement noted that Malaysia remained firmly committed to the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and statehood, with East Jerusalem as the capital, and calls for Palestine's full membership in the United Nations.
Daily Express
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Struggle requires sacrifice: Chief Minister
Published on: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 28, 2025 Text Size: Musa (third left), presenting the Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M Male Figure Award to Datuk Amir Kahar Mustapha as Hajiji looks on. Kota Kinabalu: Muslims are urged to embrace the spirit of Hijrah (migration) as a foundation for strengthening unity and determination in facing increasingly complex new challenges in today's demanding world, particularly in the face of global instability and international geopolitical turmoil. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the crises engulfing several regions in the Middle East – including Gaza, Iran, Lebanon and Syria – are not merely regional issues but have significant implications on global political stability and the wellbeing of the entire ummah. 'Ongoing wars and the Zionist Israeli military attacks on Islamic territories not only violate international law but also blatantly infringe upon fundamental human rights. 'This is no minor issue. It has the potential to reshape history and global geopolitics,' he said at the State-level Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M Celebration Assembly held at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Friday. Hajiji stressed that Muslims cannot afford to remain passive in the face of new challenges such as Islamophobia, ongoing humanitarian crises and the worsening global economic pressure driven by the Western-dominated 'New World Order' agenda. 'We are facing challenges to the very civilisation of the ummah which demand unity, unwavering faith, inner strength and collective commitment. We cannot afford to be weak, divided or merely stand by as spectators,' he said. He said the spirit of Hijrah exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad SAW must serve as a guide in building a Madani society – one rooted in faith, knowledge, ethics, justice and humanity. He said the development of a Madani Ummah cannot succeed without a shift in mindset and a willingness to undergo a value-based transformation – from weakness to strength, from backwardness to progress and from division to unity. 'Hijrah is a struggle. And every struggle requires sacrifice – whether in attitude, time, energy, finances or principles. This is the spirit that must be embraced as we embark on the new Hijrah year of 1447,' he said. Hajiji also called on the people to embrace Hijrah through the pursuit of knowledge and technology, cultivating a culture of innovation, strengthening unity and enhancing charitable deeds for the collective welfare of the ummah. He urged the people to strengthen their resolve and intentions for the new Hijrah year by adopting change as a cultural foundation for personal, family, community and State success. 'The Maal Hijrah celebration is not merely about commemorating history but must serve as a catalyst for transformation and renewal towards excellence. Let us all embody the spirit of Hijrah and work together to develop the ummah in an inclusive and holistic way,' he said. Veteran politician Datuk Datu Amir Kahar Datu Mustapha who was active from 1986 to 2008 and once served as Deputy Chief Minister as well as State Agriculture and Fisheries Minister was selected as the male Maal Hijrah Figure. He received RM20,000 in cash, a trophy and a certificate. For the female Maal Hijrah Figure, the award went to Datuk Seri Norsuadah Basah, a former newsreader, announcer, and producer active from 1973 to 1978. She also received RM20,000, a trophy and a certificate. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
