Breaking News: Hamas freed Alan Johnston

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Source: MSNBC News Services

Reporter Alan Johnston had been held by Islamists sicne March

BREAKING NEWS
MSNBC News Services
Updated: 10 minutes ago

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Alan Johnston, the BBC journalist held hostage in the Gaza Strip since March, was handed over by his Islamist captors to ruling Hamas officials on Wednesday, a Palestinian source close to negotiations for his release said.

The source and another Palestinian involved in the talks both said they saw the 45-year-old Briton being taken into the care of officials from the Hamas movement, which seized full control of Gaza three weeks ago.

Hamas gunmen on Tuesday took up positions around the stronghold of the shadowy group holding Johnston, stepping up the pressure to secure his release.

Read more: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19589894 /

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BBC Breaking News:

BBC correspondent Alan Johnston has reportedly been freed from kidnappers in Gaza after almost four months in captivity.

Mr Johnston, 45, was handed over to officials of the Palestinian Islamist Hamas administration, reports say.

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.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6267928.stm

[FAH1223]

he really did look pale

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[quote="FAH1223"]he really did look pale[/quote]

Yep, he does look little tin and pale, but I am so glad he's safe; I really thought this might not have a happy ending.

[Hiiraan boy]

who cares

[Karbaash_killa]

Just after freeyig him.. Britian said .. they still consider Hamaz as an amred terrorist movement and wont give aknowledgement to Hamaz but to the work of BBC and the Joint Media for their wide appeal for MR johnston..