Israeli forces withdraw from Jenin and its camp, says Palestine news agency

CAIRO (Reuters) - Israeli forces have withdrawn from the city of Jenin and a refugee camp there, following a 10-day episode of "violent aggression", says the Palestine news agency (WAFA). Twenty-one people were killed in the city and camp, the Palestinian health ministry said in a statement on Friday (Sept 6). A Reuters witness said the Israeli...

Israeli ‘spy’ case: Discussions on 10 held under Sosma will be carried out this week, says KL police chief

KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation paper involving 10 individuals detained in connection with Israeli Shalom Avitan will be referred to the Attorney General's Chambers this week. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said a discussion would also be held this week to determine the next course of action to be taken against the suspects. "As...

Israeli ‘spy’ claims trial to charges of possessing, trafficking firearms

KUALA LUMPUR: Alleged Israeli hitman Shalom Avitan has been charged at the Sessions Court with possession of six pistols and 158 bullets. The 38-year-old claimed trial to charges under Section 7 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act with trafficking firearms and Section 8(a) or the Arms Act for possession of firearms or ammunition after the charges...

IGP: Israeli man, local couple could hang for illegal firearms possession

KUALA LUMPUR: Israeli Shalom Avitan and a local couple detained recently could face the death penalty if they are convicted for illegal possession of firearms, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. He said the investigation paper on the suspects was opened under Section 7 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971. "The case was initially...

IGP: National security heightened after possible Israeli agent nabbed in KL (updated)

KUALA LUMPUR: The arrest of an Israeli national at a hotel along Jalan Ampang has led to the police heightening security levels in the country. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the arrest of the 36-year-old man - who police suspect is an Israeli intelligence agent - has put the Royal Malaysia Police on...