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| Jordan vow after IS beheading of Japan hostage Goto | |
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| Jordan has vowed to do all it can to secure the release of a pilot captured by Islamic State, after a video was released appearing to show the beheading of a Japanese hostage. | Jordan has vowed to do all it can to secure the release of a pilot captured by Islamic State, after a video was released appearing to show the beheading of a Japanese hostage. |
| Jordan echoed Japan in strongly condemning the murder of Kenji Goto. | Jordan echoed Japan in strongly condemning the murder of Kenji Goto. |
| The pilot, Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh, was captured when his plane came down in December on a mission to support the US-led, anti-IS military coalition. | The pilot, Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh, was captured when his plane came down in December on a mission to support the US-led, anti-IS military coalition. |
| Jordan says it is willing to exchange an Iraqi prisoner for his safe return. | Jordan says it is willing to exchange an Iraqi prisoner for his safe return. |
| Government spokesman Mohammed al-Momeni told the official Petra news agency the administration was doing "everything it can to save the life and secure the release of its pilot". | Government spokesman Mohammed al-Momeni told the official Petra news agency the administration was doing "everything it can to save the life and secure the release of its pilot". |
| He said: "All state organisations have been mobilised to secure the proof of life that we require so that he can be freed and returned to his home." | He said: "All state organisations have been mobilised to secure the proof of life that we require so that he can be freed and returned to his home." |
| Analysis: Kevin Connolly, BBC News, Amman, Jordan | Analysis: Kevin Connolly, BBC News, Amman, Jordan |
| Very little has been heard of Lt Kasasbeh since he fell into the hands of the militants - his family continue to hope and pray for his safety and want their government to do more and to share more of whatever information it may have with them. | Very little has been heard of Lt Kasasbeh since he fell into the hands of the militants - his family continue to hope and pray for his safety and want their government to do more and to share more of whatever information it may have with them. |
| They cling to the hope that the killing of Kenji Goto doesn't necessarily have direct immediate implications for the safety of the young pilot. | They cling to the hope that the killing of Kenji Goto doesn't necessarily have direct immediate implications for the safety of the young pilot. |
| The danger for the Jordanian government is that Islamic State may see Lt Kasasbeh as a hostage of particularly high value because of his role in the air campaign and may demand a very high political price for his freedom - if they can prove that he is still alive. | The danger for the Jordanian government is that Islamic State may see Lt Kasasbeh as a hostage of particularly high value because of his role in the air campaign and may demand a very high political price for his freedom - if they can prove that he is still alive. |
| Japan wakes up to bad news | Japan wakes up to bad news |
| Profile: Islamic State | Profile: Islamic State |
| Profile: Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh | Profile: Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh |
| Mr Momeni also said that Jordan had "spared no effort, in coordination with the Japanese government" to save the life of Mr Goto. | Mr Momeni also said that Jordan had "spared no effort, in coordination with the Japanese government" to save the life of Mr Goto. |
| Relatives of Lt Kasasbeh urged the government to do more for him and provide more information. | Relatives of Lt Kasasbeh urged the government to do more for him and provide more information. |
| Yassin Rawashda, an uncle of the pilot, said: "We want the government to tell us the truth." | Yassin Rawashda, an uncle of the pilot, said: "We want the government to tell us the truth." |
| The latest video made no mention of Lt Kasasbeh. | The latest video made no mention of Lt Kasasbeh. |
| His father, Safi, told Associated Press: "This is my son. I'm always concerned about him and any development makes me more concerned." | His father, Safi, told Associated Press: "This is my son. I'm always concerned about him and any development makes me more concerned." |
| Lt Kasasbeh's F-16 crashed in IS-held territory in Syria in December. The US-led coalition has been targeting IS with air strikes since September. | Lt Kasasbeh's F-16 crashed in IS-held territory in Syria in December. The US-led coalition has been targeting IS with air strikes since September. |
| The first IS demand, last week, had been for $200m (£130m) in return for two Japanese hostages - Mr Goto and Haruna Yukawa. | The first IS demand, last week, had been for $200m (£130m) in return for two Japanese hostages - Mr Goto and Haruna Yukawa. |
| After a 72-hour deadline passed, IS said it had beheaded Mr Yukawa. | After a 72-hour deadline passed, IS said it had beheaded Mr Yukawa. |
| IS then demanded the release of Sajida al-Rishawi, on death row in Jordan for her role in hotel bombings in Amman in 2005 that killed 60. | IS then demanded the release of Sajida al-Rishawi, on death row in Jordan for her role in hotel bombings in Amman in 2005 that killed 60. |
| It gave a deadline of sunset on Thursday for a deal under which Mr Goto would be freed in return for Rishawi. | It gave a deadline of sunset on Thursday for a deal under which Mr Goto would be freed in return for Rishawi. |
| However, Jordan demanded that Lt Kasasbeh also be released and called for proof he was still alive. | However, Jordan demanded that Lt Kasasbeh also be released and called for proof he was still alive. |
| The video showing the apparent beheading of Mr Goto brought the renewed offer from Jordan on Sunday of an exchange for Rishawi. | The video showing the apparent beheading of Mr Goto brought the renewed offer from Jordan on Sunday of an exchange for Rishawi. |
| Mr Goto, 47, a respected journalist known for his work covering the suffering of civilians in war zones, went to Syria in October, reportedly to try to secure Mr Yukawa's release. | Mr Goto, 47, a respected journalist known for his work covering the suffering of civilians in war zones, went to Syria in October, reportedly to try to secure Mr Yukawa's release. |
| Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Sunday he "would not give in to terrorism" and that he would expand his support to countries fighting IS. | Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Sunday he "would not give in to terrorism" and that he would expand his support to countries fighting IS. |
| The latest video, which has all the hallmarks of previous IS propaganda videos, has not been authenticated, but Japanese officials believe it is genuine. | The latest video, which has all the hallmarks of previous IS propaganda videos, has not been authenticated, but Japanese officials believe it is genuine. |
| In the video, Mr Goto is seen kneeling in an orange jumpsuit. | In the video, Mr Goto is seen kneeling in an orange jumpsuit. |
| A militant speaking with an English accent who is believed to have appeared in previous videos and is known as "Jihadi John", addresses Mr Abe, accusing him of a "reckless decision to take part in an unwinnable war". | A militant speaking with an English accent who is believed to have appeared in previous videos and is known as "Jihadi John", addresses Mr Abe, accusing him of a "reckless decision to take part in an unwinnable war". |
| Mr Abe called the killing a "heinous act", adding that Japan would work with the international community to bring those responsible for Mr Goto's apparent murder to justice. | Mr Abe called the killing a "heinous act", adding that Japan would work with the international community to bring those responsible for Mr Goto's apparent murder to justice. |
| Mr Goto's mother Junko Ishido said she was speechless at his death, saying he had gone to Syria out of "kindness and courage". | Mr Goto's mother Junko Ishido said she was speechless at his death, saying he had gone to Syria out of "kindness and courage". |