Steve Centanni, and cameraman Olaf Wiig of Fox News heard from today 8/23/2006

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The two FOX NEWS reporters that were kidnapped last week from the Gaza strip were heard from today by tape that was given to Al-Jazeera TV today. There was a taped recording and pictures of them talking and they said they were being treated well and the kidnappers including a note that said they will release them in 72 hours if the USA will release all Muslims prisoners in the USA. Nothing more on the demands than that. They said the 72 hour coountdown would start at noon today. MORE TO COME AS THE STORY DEVELOPS....PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE TWO MEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.











Report: Palestinian Group Claims Kidnapping of Journalists
Wednesday, August 23, 2006

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — A previously unheard of Palestinian group, the Holy Jihad Brigades, claimed responsibility Wednesday for kidnapping a FOX News cameraman and correspondent, Al-Jazeera reported.

The Palestinian news agency Ramattan said the group set a 72-hour deadline to swap them for Palestinian prisoners.

American correspondent Steve Centanni, 60, and cameraman Olaf Wiig, 36, of New Zealand were kidnapped Aug. 14 from their TV van near the Palestinian security services headquarters in Gaza City.

Although Palestinian militant groups have often seized foreigners, including members of the media, this is the longest any have been held.