June 15, 2007
Hamas spokesman Abu Obeideh told reporters in a midnight news conference that Hamas, which seized control of Gaza a day before, "will not allow anyone to attack journalists or foreigners, because they are helping our people."Earlier, A Hamas source confirms to FOX News that the kidnappers of BBC journalist Alan Johnston have handed him over to Hamas members.
The BBC's bureau in Jerusalem said, "We would love for this to be true."
Earlier, a person involved in the negotiations for Johnston's release said the captors promised to free him within 24 hours.
This is good news if true, although I would take Hamas's newfound love for foreign journalists with a hefty grain of salt. Hopefully Alan will have the sense to get out before he is invited to enjoy their hospitality again.
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Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at June 15, 2007 09:25 PM (8e/V4)
The Army of Islam kidnapped Alan Johnston. Hamas had nothing to do with Alan's kidnapping. Hamas is busy negotiating a prisoner exchange with Israel. Giad Shalit is still being held by Hamas.
Posted by: George Ramos at June 16, 2007 11:17 AM (TmLg9)
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