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Israel targeted air defense system for Iran nuclear site - ABC News
The Israelis were targeting
an air defense radar site near Isfahan that’s part of the protection of
the Natanz nuclear facility," ABC said, in the name of the official.
A handout satellite image shows a general view of the Natanz nuclear facility after a fire, in Natanz, Iran July 8, 2020 (photo credit: MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)
Israel targeted the defense system of the Natanz nuclear facility in
Iran during its strikes Friday morning, ABC quoted a senior American
official as saying.
The Israelis were targeting an air defense radar site near Isfahan
that’s part of the protection of the Natanz nuclear facility," ABC said,
in the name of the official.
"The first assessment is that the strike took out the site, but assessment hasn’t been completed, the official said."
The official noted, however, that the strike was meant to send a
signal to Iran about Israeli capabilities, but not to escalate the
situation.
A general view of the Bushehr main nuclear reactor, Iran (credit: REUTERS/RAHEB HOMAVANDI)
Iran has downplayed the attack's significance
The attack, which Israel has not claimed credit for, was launched in
response to the aerial barrage of ballistic missiles and attack drones
that Iran sent to Israel last Saturday night following an airstrike in
Damascus, widely attributed to Israel, that killed a senior officer in
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
The officer was connected to Hezbollah, the Iranian proxy that has
been attacking Israel almost daily since Hamas's attack on October 7.
In the hours since the strikes in Iran Friday morning, Iran has
downplayed their effect and significance, declining to directly point
the finger at Israel and announcing that no damage was done to any
nuclear sites. The International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) also
reported that no damage was done to nuclear sites, and there were no
reported casualties.
Israel fires back at Iran with missile strike near Isfahan
Pud says we are now at war and must give our support to the IDF to do it's job and prepare to take the fight into Iran and not continue with our political squabbling.
And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed, Genesis 12:3
Trudeau announces halal mortgages to help Muslim Canadians get onto property market
The plan aims to support 'diverse' communities with support for Islamic finance
Islamic law bans the charging interest because it is viewed as exploitative
Sharia loans are already widespread but Canada is set to offer state support
Justin Trudeau is set to introduce 'halal mortgages' in a bid to help Canadian Muslims onto the property market.
The plan, announced in the 2024 federal budget, aims to support 'diverse communities' with support for alternative financing.
Islamic law, or Sharia, prohibits Muslims from charging or receiving interest because it is viewed as exploitative and immoral.
So instead of providing loans, Islamic banks used different payment structures to facilitate home ownership.
The practice is already widespread across the western world, but Canada's Liberal government is set to be the first in North America to provide state support for the concept.
Justin Trudeau is set to introduce 'halal mortgages' in a bid to help Canadian Muslims onto the property market
Islamic law, or Sharia, prohibits Muslims from charging or receiving interest because it is viewed as exploitative and immoral
Ottawa is 'exploring' measures that could change 'the tax treatment of these products', with final details set to be announced this Fall.
'Halal mortgages' do not necessarily work out any cheaper for the buyer, as the interest that would have been paid is usually structured in a different way.
Broadly speaking, the mortgage operates on a 'rent-to-own' model, in which the financier purchases the property and then sells it back to the homeowner at a higher price, although there are variations.
Some Sharia loans can in fact have significant drawbacks in that they either effectively render the buyer a tenant for the duration of the contract or saddles them with debt.
The payments are also often more expensive as they are considered more risky.
Islamic loans are also available from several US institutions, including the UIF Corporation, Guidance Residential and Lariba.
These loans are not limited to Muslims and can be accessed by 'anyone who is into a more transparent and ethical financial system', according to New York-based Islamic financial service provider Musaffa.
'Halal' mortgages are also offered by some smaller Canadian institutions, although none of the country's five biggest banks offer them.
Trudeau's plan seeks to change this.
'Canada is a country that celebrates diversity and inclusion. This new 'Halal Mortgage' program is a testament to our commitment to fostering an inclusive society where everyone has equal access to opportunities, including in the housing market,' the Prime Minister said in a statement.
The program will be administered by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in cooperation with Islamic financial institutions.
CMHC will provide funding to Islamic banks and credit unions to offer 'halal mortgages' to eligible homebuyers.
Trudeau said the plan was 'a testament' to Canada's commitment 'to fostering an inclusive society where everyone has equal access to opportunities, including in the housing market'
The move has been welcomed by Muslim communities in Canada.
Farhat Rehman, President of the Canadian Islamic Congress, praised the government's initiative, stating, 'This is a historic moment for Muslims in Canada. The introduction of the 'Halal Mortgage' program will not only facilitate homeownership but also empower our community to participate more fully in the Canadian economy.'
There are typically three models of Sharia loans.
The first, known as Musharakah, sees the financier and buyer enter into a co-ownership agreement, in which the two parties invest in the home together.
The buyer then buys out the financier's stake over time, while paying a fee to live in the property while it is still co-owned.
A second arrangement, Ijara, has the financier purchase the property before the home buyer rents it under a lease-to-own arrangement.
Under the Murabaha model, the financier buys the home and sells it to the customer on a deferred basis at an agreed-upon profit.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in an interview with French-language broadcaster Radio-Canada that he often thinks about quitting his job
Trudeau, who first took office in November 2015, announced last year he and his wife were separating after 18 years of marriage
Gregoire coupled up with Argentina-born Dr Marcos Bettolli several months before her shock separation from the Canadian PM
Addressing an audience at a housing announcement in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Trudeau said the number of foreign workers coming into Canada has increased at a rate 'far beyond what Canada has been able to absorb' and must be 'brought under control'
Asylum seekers as they enter Canada
Canadian officers meet asylum seekers as they enter Canada
Canadian officers check their credentials
Protestors rally against Canada regularizing undocumented migrants in Montreal, Quebec
Asylum seekers make it harder for Canada to manage its home-grown homeless problem
New Speech Crimes law, backed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, gives judges the power to imprison adults for life
The Handmaid's Tale author Margaret Atwood said the bill was 'Lettres de Cachet all over again' referring to royal dictats for imprisoning citizens made by former Kings of France
Police have warned Canada's leaders they will struggle to contain the fury at its deteriorating economy and a generational revolt by young people unable to ever buy a home.
'The coming period of recession will accelerate the decline in living standards that the younger generations have already witnessed compared to earlier generations,' they wrote. 'For example, many Canadians under 35 are unlikely ever to be able to buy a place to live.'
Home-ownership has become impossible for 74% of Canadian households, near record numbers.
Chinese scientist Dr Xiangguo Qiu was booted out of a Canadian lab after she was found to have been mailing lethal viruses, including Ebola, back to China.
The couple, Dr Xiangguo Qiu (left) and Dr Kending Cheng (right), are pictured above. Both are now in China
Dr Qiu has been linked to Dr Shi Zhengli (pictured), known as 'bat woman', who leaked the Covid-19 virus from a Wuhan lab.
Dr Qiu, shown working in the lab, lied to officials about a vacation she took to China in 2018 and appeared on two Chinese patents without the knowledge of the lab
Dr Qiu and Dr Zhengli attended a conference held by the Wuhan lab in 2018. Also present were British doctor Peter Daszak, whose US charity funded animal virus experiments at the lab, and US scientist Ralph Baric, who co-authored a paper on bat viruses with Zhengli in 2015
Toronto police sparked outrage after Constable Marco Ricciardi (pictured) advised residents to leave their car keys at the front door so that thieves can take their vehicles
The shocking message comes as car thefts have soared by 150 percent over six years in Canada 's largest city, forcing residents to hide their cars in secret locations and fortify them with round-the-clock security. Pictured: a car theft in Ontario
The international black market for stolen cars is expanding.
The prime minister passed catch and "release" that allows career car thieves to be released the same day they are caught stealing cars, to do their prison time under house arrest, and to have short sentences, which they can serve in their living room watching Netflix.
A woman stealing a blue Toyota from a Toronto home
Protesters are in Calgary expressing concerns about gender teaching in schools
Calgary activists took to the streets to call for tougher rules on LGBTQ+ teaching in Alberta
Transgender teacher Kayla Lemieux caused chaos last fall when photos circulated showing "her" massive breasts, while working at a Canadian high school
Some victims (pictured) of a Canadian cannibal and serial killer, who also fed them to his pigs, or ground them up and mixed them with pork products, before selling the pork products to his customers. He is now eligible for parole. He confessed to killing as many as 49.
