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BBC reporter in Gaza freed
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Published: 04.07.07, 10:43
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31. Hotel Gaza
HaifaGirl   (07.04.07)
You can check in any time you like but you don't know if you can leave.
32. I'm glad he's safe, but...
John ,   Jerusalem   (07.04.07)
it says a lot about the BBC that they are sitting and drinking tea in the home of Hamas leader Haniyeh.
33. 4 Dumb comment.
freedom ,   canada   (07.04.07)
34. 11 God be with you in Bethlehem, the home of the oppressed
freedom ,   canada   (07.04.07)
christians. May you do what you have to do to get your freedom.
35. 12 True great news the messiah is coming.
freedom ,   canada   (07.04.07)
36. I still think that this kidnap was staged
Judy Y ,   Los Angeles   (07.04.07)
to get ransom money or Palestinian prisoners released. Johnston was cooperating all along. Now his release is another choreographed event to do a major makeover job on Hamas' terrorist image. Haniyeh needs to look more statesmanlike.. The best proof of my theory will be the way Johnston will write about his captors. Don't expect to read any criticism of Palestinians. On the contrary. The spin will be against Israel. By the way, many have forgotten that the BBC was about to fire Johnston just before he got "kidnapped".
37. 18 Another joke, what two sides of the story.
freedom ,   canada   (07.04.07)
All we every hear is the palestinian propaganda machine spinning the tales.. Have you watched Mickey mouse on Hamas TV. Jewish canadian eh.. really....
38. 20 Remember the partition plan in 1948.
freedom ,   canada   (07.04.07)
One doesnt have to go to much farther to see the so called tint.
39. 22 Hey Alan Johnston, maybe you can go to Bethlehem
freedom ,   canada   (07.04.07)
and tell the world about the oppressed christians in the west bank.. Then we can hear both sides of the story. Would make great press in the western world.. Hmm.. wonder what might happen to that so called aid money... Have a nice day..
40. And then comes the book, a very short book
Talula ,   Israel   (07.04.07)
I was captured, put in a small cell and released 16 weeks later. So, no fear of a book being written about the story then. Thank god! And why isn't he on his way to Cairo? why Jerusalem? Funny how he's never reported anything helpful or good about Israel, but makes straight for the BBC in Jerusalem and NOT Cairo. Idiot! GIVE US BACK OUR SOLDIERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
41. Do you REALLY believe he was "kidnapped" and "freed"?
The Doc ,   Haifa, Israel   (07.04.07)
This is one of the oldest trick in the Muslim Book of Deception. Hamas and that crime family are in bed together forever and they used the gullible press and their readers to promote their "status". That BBC "journalist" was NEVER in any mortal danger. Now, I will not go on and suggest that he actually cooperated with his "captors", although in the name of "free Palestine" that has been declared to be the way of some British so called "journalists", but I claim that this "kidnap-and-free" game - together with its "battle for release drama" is a well-orchestrated public relations stunt, at the expenseof Israel of course. Anyway, we can count of an on-going anti-Israeli reports coming from Mr. Johnston as a paybeck for his "release". He was not balanced anyway in the past, but now he will have a debt to pay to his new-found "friends" (or else!). If they were only not that obvious - I almost feel insulted by Hamas' assuming that everybody will buy into their little PR stunt. It will fall on listening ears howewer - those ears who happily gulp anything which hurts Israel. Don't hold your breath for a similar event around Shalit - the kidnapped Israeli soldier - unless of course the IDF will do it "for Hamas". So nothing is changed - Hamas is and will be a terrorist organiation with a well-publicized genocide agenda against Israel. Until this does not change, we know who to count on, and that is NOT Hamas.
42. Now Johnston can write a book and make millions . . .
(07.04.07)
43. Hamas
(07.04.07)
And also Hamas actions have produced in jewish life losses, death, they cheered after 9/11, scream in streets after suicide attacks, and they have kidnapped an IDF soldier, Gilad Shalit. Israel left gaza in 2005 but they still one year later, kidnapped and IDF soldier from Israel border. But sure. There never was a Palestinian state and I´m sure they will never be one, if this terrorists pussys continue this road of hatred and antisemitism, and call for the destruction of a democractic country: Israel Long Live Israel
44. The UK has surrendered!
Canadian Otter   (07.04.07)
You would think that kidnappings of UK reporters and plots in London and Glasgow would be enough to make the Brits tougher about foreign aggression against their citizens. But surrender is sweeter and much easier. I quote from a Daily Express article: - Gordon Brown has banned ministers from using the word “Muslim” in ­connection with the ­terrorism crisis. - The Prime Minister has also instructed his team – including new Home Secretary Jacqui Smith – that the phrase “war on ­terror” is to be dropped. - The shake-up is part of a fresh attempt to improve community relations and avoid offending Muslims, adopting a more “consensual” tone than existed under Tony Blair. Well, there it seems that terrorism works in Britain. To access this article, go to The Religion of Peace.
45. "release"
Rebecca   (07.04.07)
And the world will just love Hamas for it.
46. Academy of Terrorist Propaganda multiple award winner
Thumbs Down ,   Perth, Australia   (07.04.07)
Stockholm Syndrome (Best Picture), the latest thriller to come out of Pallywood, is a joint production of the so-called Muslim Brotherhood and the unwitting BBC. Al-Zawahri (Best Director): I was going to wait until Cannes to release the film, but Mashaal kept whining in my ear. Mashaal (Best Dog in Show): Now I get to go on the BBC and wag my tail like a friendly dog. Haniyeh (Sweatiest Producer): I thought that Al-Zawahri was going to betray me like we both betrayed our religion. Thank whatever idols we worship in upper echelons of the insidiously misnamed Muslim Brotherhood that he needed to distract media attention from his totally weak attack on Britain. Bashar (Best Supporting Actress): Look at me, look at me. I have trained Mashaal to jump through a hoop and roll over! Dagmoush Clan (Best Actors): We liked the part where we betrayed our people and our religion for Al-Zawahri. Unfortunately, we were too stupid to realise that all of his agents are totally expendable, and expected to die for dramatic effect. Watch for us in the sequel, Dead Men Walking, where all the loose ends will be tied up. Ahmadinejad (Behind the Scenes): Well, I have had to attack my own oil supply and ruin my country to finance them, but at least those idiot collaborators in Alawite Occupied Syria and Hamastan have produced one hit. Al-Zawahri and I have not had this much critical success on a joint production since 9-11.
47. kidnapp
colin   (07.04.07)
Johnson has concluded his holiday with his friends ingaza .Amazing how he requires the security of Israel to get out of gaza .Why not Egypt?? Well there nobody gives a damn.!!Israel must not allow this anti israeli,anti semetic writer to remain in Israel He is personna non grata.
48. So happy to be rejoined with AK toting HAMAS buddies!!!
Malcolm   (07.04.07)
This is a Hamas victory fest. Grateful Johnston will be singing Meshals accolades for days and weeks to come. Enjoy the Inshallah Show.
49. #40 YOURE WRONG, WE'RE THE IDIOTS
sindy   (07.04.07)
50. #49 - Indeed we are! - totally!
Talula ,   Israel   (07.04.07)
We should have refused him entry and told him to piss off to the Egyptian border, as he loves them all so much.
51. Hamas-BBC-AlJazeera-Army of Islam..drama..hahahaha!!
KMR ,   Middle East   (07.04.07)
52. johnston can resume his career as apologist for terrorists
dante ,   uk   (07.04.07)
johnston, cowardly propagandist for the pali terrorists, has been freed. now, he can resume his career by explaining how well he was treated or how his abduction was understandable given the "occupation" by the terrible Jews or how hamas would never have kidnapped him and how grateful he is for the efforts to free him. the pathetic, pusillanimous, dishonest creature can resume his career. but he would be better advised to pursue another beat, say, gardening, more suited to his abilities and his personality.
53. Dear Alan...
Paul ,   England   (07.04.07)
Well Alan, I hope you enjoyed your stay in Gaza, the wonderful, peaceful place you dedicate your working life to defending - through utterly anti-Israel "reporting". You are always welcome to go for another holiday there - such a wonderful, welcoming, peaceful people these Gazans are! "Thank you for choosing the Army of Islam - we hope you enjoyed your stay. Come again soon."
54. propaganda war
rj ,   engladn   (07.04.07)
hamas on the propaganda trail again utter rubbish they had him all the time and only used him to be freed as they have lost power and respect from most palestinians....haniyeh if you have so much power and persuassion FREE SHALIT NOW WITHOUT CONDITIONS AND SHOW YOU CAN BE TALKED TO AS A PEACE PARTNER.....IF NOT MAY THE GROUND SWALLOW YOU UP....
55. Go to cairo, to your arab lovers, we dont want your ilk!
Israel   (07.04.07)
56. Now Hamas are heroes!!
Ram ,   London   (07.04.07)
Wouldn't be surprised if the BBC will now dedicate serious time and space to promote the "good work" of Hamas and urge the EC to shower them with financial contributions, recognition, israeli smears etc etc etc. Oh how unfair is the "occupation". The whole muslim world is stuck in the 7th century "because of the occupation". Israel, the Jews, the zionists, the neocons, America, evil evil evil. They are to blame for this muslim time warp! Just a few few topics of what's to expect in the coming weeks :))
57. ISRAEL
Ram ,   London   (07.04.07)
Do something to get your boys back from their murderous captors. Put an end to their families suffering already!
58. Alan welcome back
Observor ,   India   (07.04.07)
Seems many zionist dont like that Alan is freed , coz now its giving a different meaning about Hamas . Fatah was unable to work for Alan release and that thing has ben done by Hamas .
59. #7, yes quite a lot of people have been fooled
Rachel ,   London   (07.04.07)
Especially on the BBC comments page. One fool even said "Perhaps the world, and especially the west, can see that Hamas is not the evil entity that some would have us believe" . People have very short memories don't they.
60. the job is unfinished!
Nabulis   (07.04.07)
Its time now to completely annihilate the so-called Aramy of Islam (a.k.a Armay of Dahlan and Army of Abed-Rubbo) from the Gaza stip once an d for all.
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