00:00Local politicians from across the divide have expressed their outrage
00:05over the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
00:09In a Facebook post, past President Abdul Hadi Awang
00:12condemned Israel for the assassination
00:14and conveyed his condolences to Haniyeh's family.
00:18But Dalingjaya MP Li Qiancheng said
00:20Haniyeh's killing showed a blatant disregard
00:23for international law and the principles of sovereignty.
00:27He said such actions not only escalate regional tensions
00:30but also violate the norms of conduct
00:32and the protection of human rights.
00:35Li called on the United Nations to condemn the assassination
00:38and assist in the investigation into Haniyeh's death.
00:42In a social media post, Bersatu leader and former foreign minister
00:45Saifuddin Abdullah also expressed shock and dismay at Haniyeh's death.
00:50According to Hamas, Haniyeh was assassinated this morning
00:53hours after he attended a swearing-in ceremony for Iran's new president.
00:58Sam Wichua, FMT News.
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