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Report: 3 Britons kidnapped in Gaza
Jerusalem Post ^
| Dec. 28, 2005
| JPOST STAFF AND AP
Posted on 12/28/2005 10:19:54 AM PST by ScaniaBoy
Three British citizens were kidnapped as they entered the Gaza Strip from Egypt through the Rafah crossing on Wednesday, Palestinian witnesses and security officials said.
The hostages were thought to be a man, woman and child, according to reports. Security officials in Gaza said the woman was a human rights worker in the area, but gave no further details.
According to a Channel 2 report the woman's name is Kate Barton.
Witnesses said the three were driving in a car which was stopped at gunpoint as they crossed into Gaza from Eygpt and were then ordered to get into the gunmen's vehicle.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility. Palestinian security spokesman Adnan Barbach confirmed that all three were British citizens.
Frank McGinley, a duty officer with the British consulate general in Jerusalem, said his country was investigating the report but had no further comment.
TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events; United Kingdom; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: britain; chaos; fatah; gaza; hamas; hijacking; hostages; mayhem; roadtopeace; rop; terrorist; uk
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To: Alouette
There is a bit of me that wants my government to go in and get these people back with utmost force. I don't care about the community worker thing - unless they have commited a crime abroad, our nationals should be protected by our government wherever. -
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12/28/2005 1:51:20 PM PST
by
vimto
(Life isn't a dry run)
To: ScaniaBoy
"We are in a position to confirm reports of three Britons missing in the Occupied Territories," a spokesman said. "At this stage we have no further details." Occupied territories? The Israelis have left Gaza, it is no longer occupied. That dog won't hunt anymore.
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posted on
12/28/2005 3:01:38 PM PST
by
McGavin999
(If Intelligence Agencies can't find leakers, how can we expect them to find terrorists?)
To: ScaniaBoy
"Three British citizens were kidnapped as they entered the Gaza Strip from Egypt through the Rafah crossing on Wednesday, Palestinian witnesses and security officials said."
...another swift move by the Islamists: kidnapping their own friends.
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posted on
12/28/2005 3:40:25 PM PST
by
familyop
(Unfortunately, Albright and Jezebel live.)
To: ScaniaBoy
Most of the British press (which we can't post here) will probably construe the event as a plot by the "Zionists."
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posted on
12/28/2005 3:41:51 PM PST
by
familyop
(Unfortunately, Albright and Jezebel live.)
To: ScaniaBoy
Incredibly naive and stupid on the Brits part.
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posted on
12/28/2005 5:16:52 PM PST
by
BnBlFlag
(Deo Vindice/Semper Fidelis)
To: McGavin999
It is occupied, by the Islamofacists. It's rightful owner, Israel, gave it up.
To: Stayingawayfromthedarkside
I have this strong feeling that if they are kept apart from the Israelis they are going to end up at war with each other.
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12/28/2005 6:07:24 PM PST
by
McGavin999
(If Intelligence Agencies can't find leakers, how can we expect them to find terrorists?)
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