[nwctwx]

I don't think this is a Palestinian group. It sounds more AQ-related.

I tend to agree. And, we know that al Qaida has been moving into the area over recent months/years.

[freeperfromnj]

Also, the fact that it took them over a week to make a statement gives the impression that they took them out of that area. I don't think they are being held any where near Gaza.