BBC's Gaza reporter released

**Adam** · 3rd July 2007, 08:29 PM

BBC's Gaza correspondent released

Alan Johnston thanked all who had campaigned for his release

BBC correspondent Alan Johnston has been freed by his captors in Gaza after his abduction nearly four months ago.

Television pictures showed Mr Johnston, 45, leaving a building and entering a white car, accompanied by armed men. He said he was tired but in good health.

During his time as a hostage, three videos were released featuring images of Mr Johnston or of his belongings.

Calls were made for his release in rallies worldwide and in an online petition signed by some 200,000 people.

The journalist was handed over to officials of the Hamas administration.
Gunmen from the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement overran Gaza last month, expelling their rivals from the Fatah faction.
Hamas' military wing had said it would spare no effort to secure the BBC reporter's release.

A previously little-known militant group, the Army of Islam, claimed it was holding Mr Johnston and had released videos demanding the release of Muslim prisoners in British custody.

The group had said it would kill its captive if its demands were not met.

Lady_Moraine · 4th July 2007, 02:15 AM

However,

What is not said, is that US Military Powers instructed the "army" that it would be in their best interest to release him, or we could stop by for a visit and retrieve him.

.....Now he is free.

Smart Choice Army of Islam

**Adri** · 4th July 2007, 03:36 AM

Thank God he is alive and ok.

**Tabbitha** · 4th July 2007, 04:38 AM

I was SO pleased for him and his family to hear this news this morning.Poor guy said it was the worst days of his entire life.

As Adri said thank goodness hes out and relatively unharmed.

callumf · 4th July 2007, 05:51 AM

I think it is fabulous news that a British reporter who has spent a lot of time and dedication into reporting the true story of the Gaza strip - warts and all - has finally been released.

**Queen Mum** · 4th July 2007, 09:26 AM

Wonderful news!!

**Snugglebunny** · 4th July 2007, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tabbitha

I was SO pleased for him and his family to hear this news this morning.Poor guy said it was the worst days of his entire life.

As Adri said thank goodness hes out and relatively unharmed.

I'm glad he's out ok!

3rd July 2007, 08:29 PM	#1
Adam Lead Administrator Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 6,249 Gold: 102,236 My Mood: Thanks: 53 Thanked 711 Times in 222 Posts	BBC's Gaza reporter released BBC's Gaza correspondent released Alan Johnston thanked all who had campaigned for his release BBC correspondent Alan Johnston has been freed by his captors in Gaza after his abduction nearly four months ago. Television pictures showed Mr Johnston, 45, leaving a building and entering a white car, accompanied by armed men. He said he was tired but in good health. During his time as a hostage, three videos were released featuring images of Mr Johnston or of his belongings. Calls were made for his release in rallies worldwide and in an online petition signed by some 200,000 people. The journalist was handed over to officials of the Hamas administration. Gunmen from the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement overran Gaza last month, expelling their rivals from the Fatah faction. Hamas' military wing had said it would spare no effort to secure the BBC reporter's release. A previously little-known militant group, the Army of Islam, claimed it was holding Mr Johnston and had released videos demanding the release of Muslim prisoners in British custody. The group had said it would kill its captive if its demands were not met. RMS Carpathia: actually the way the iron golems look in this game.. it looks like trailer trash redneck borgs.. because they are just diffrent metals all put togeather and when they walk they look like they are going to fall over Get your own personal forum Like these ones - Personal forum listing Bored @ work? Play in our arcade! Useful Tips on how to use UOForums Open your own blog

4th July 2007, 02:15 AM	#2
Lady_Moraine Join Date: Jul 2007 Shard: Atlantic Posts: 78 Gold: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: BBC's Gaza reporter released However, What is not said, is that US Military Powers instructed the "army" that it would be in their best interest to release him, or we could stop by for a visit and retrieve him. .....Now he is free. Smart Choice Army of Islam

4th July 2007, 03:36 AM	#3
Adri Wearing metal panties in a lightning storm Join Date: May 2004 Shard: Pacific/Landroval Posts: 3,756 Gold: 5,651 My Mood: Thanks: 175 Thanked 93 Times in 65 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: BBC's Gaza reporter released Thank God he is alive and ok. We are all broken and wounded in this world. Some choose to grow strong at the broken places. --Harold J. Duarte-Bernhardt Thanks to Atlas for the fantastic sig!

4th July 2007, 04:38 AM	#4
Tabbitha Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Shard: Europa/Snowbourn Posts: 5,896 Gold: 49,149 Blog Entries: 6 Thanks: 208 Thanked 205 Times in 116 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: BBC's Gaza reporter released I was SO pleased for him and his family to hear this news this morning.Poor guy said it was the worst days of his entire life. As Adri said thank goodness hes out and relatively unharmed.

4th July 2007, 05:51 AM	#5
callumf Eternal Drama Queen Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 831 Gold: 5,168 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: BBC's Gaza reporter released I think it is fabulous news that a British reporter who has spent a lot of time and dedication into reporting the true story of the Gaza strip - warts and all - has finally been released.

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Queen Mum Lead Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Shard: Sonoma Posts: 3,005 Gold: 14,345 My Mood: Blog Entries: 19 Thanks: 111 Thanked 270 Times in 101 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: BBC's Gaza reporter released Wonderful news!!

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