[mojo2]

Palestinian gunmen ambush car carrying Fox News crew in Gaza City, kidnap two of the journalists inside.

Ali Waked and AP

Palestinian gunmen ambushed a car carrying a Fox News crew in Gaza City on Monday and kidnapped two of the journalists inside, according to witnesses and Fox.

“We can confirm that two of our people were taken against their will in Gaza,” Fox News said in a statement. A Fox employee in Gaza, who declined to give his name because he was not authorized to release information about the incident, said the two kidnapped people were reporter Steve Centanni, a US Citizen, and a cameraman who was from New Zealand.

'This is not acceptable at all'

The men, along with a bodyguard, were parked near the headquarters of the Palestinian security services when two trucks filled with gunmen pulled up and boxed them in, according to the employee. The gunmen took the two reporters out of their sports utility vehicle, which was marked “TV,” and drove away, he said. Major militant groups in Gaza denied having any connection to the incident and there was no immediate word of any demands made.

Security officials put police across Gaza on alert to find the gunmen and free the reporters, said Interior Ministry spokesman Khaled Abu Hilal.

“This is not acceptable at all,” he said. Several foreigners have been kidnapped in Gaza in recent months with their abductors demanding jobs from the Palestinian Authority or the release of people being held in Palestinian jails. All those kidnapped have been released within hours without harm.

The incident was the first in which foreign journalists were kidnapped since the Hamas-led government was elected to power.

The most recent kidnapping took place during the IDF operation in the Jericho Prison to seize those suspected of involvement in the assassination of Minister Rehavam Zeevi. During the siege, which lasted several hours, 17 foreigners were abducted in the Palestinian territories; all of the hostages were eventually released.

(08.14.06, 21:49)

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7...291253,00.html

Steve Centanni

Monday , August 14, 2006



Steve Centanni is a national correspondent for the FOX News Channel (FNC). He has been with the network since its inception in 1996 and has reported on numerous global news stories and events.

In 2006, Centanni provided on-site live coverage on rescue efforts for miners trapped in a West Virginia coal mine. Last year he reported from London on the aftermath of the London bombings, and from Rome in April during the funeral of Pope John Paul II. In 2004, Centanni provided coverage throughout the year on the presidential election.

In July 2003, Centanni was the first television reporter to provide on-site reports from the building where Uday and Qusay Hussein were killed after a gun battle with the 101st Airborne Division. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Centanni served as an embedded journalist with the Navy SEAL's and provided numerous first reports for the network, including a report that the U.S. had captured two main offshore oil terminals located 22 miles off Iraq's southern coast, preventing them from being blown up by the Iraqis.

Previously, while covering the War on Terrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Centanni was first to report the fall of the Taliban in their final stronghold of Kandahar. During Operation Enduring Freedom, he reported on U.S. military operations in Afghanistan, the new interim government in Kabul and hostilities between Pakistani and Indian troops along the frontlines in Kashmir. Currently, Centanni is covering the crisis in Iraq and is stationed in Doha, Qatar.

During his tenure, Centanni has provided extensive coverage of the Pentagon, the U.S. Supreme Court and the Presidential Campaign of Sen. Bob Dole in 1996. He traveled with former President Clinton during his 1996 presidential campaign and his second term in office.

Centanni, a California native, began his broadcast career as an anchor and reporter for radio stations in San Francisco and Oakland, Calif. For eight years he wrote and produced news segments for KRON-TV (formerly an NBC affiliate) in San Francisco. In 1989 he won the Alaska Press Club Award for producing a weekly news magazine show for KTUU-TV (NBC) in Alaska.

Centanni attended the University of Colorado and earned a Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting from San Francisco State University.

[Spliffdaddy]

It should be common knowledge, by now, that Palestinians are inherently evil - and are to be avoided.

[mojo2]

The story that emerges from this one will be really something. You'll notice FNC has been completely mum.

[Big Mac]

Yeah, there seems to be a news blackout about it by FNC. I'll be praying for Centanni tonight.

[Doofy]

Security officials put police across Gaza on alert to find the gunmen and free the reporters, said Interior Ministry spokesman Khaled Abu Hilal.

“This is not acceptable at all,” he said. Several foreigners have been kidnapped in Gaza in recent months with their abductors demanding jobs from the Palestinian Authority or the release of people being held in Palestinian jails. All those kidnapped have been released within hours without harm.

I'm going to call BS on this guy's statement. Sounds like the whole kidnapping was set up so the PA can disassociate themselves with the people who kidnapped the IDF soldier (which set the current conflict off). The PA are trying for a ceasefire by attempting to say "it wasn't us!".

[ironknee]

fox has a news branch?

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by ironknee

fox has a news branch?

hey now!

[hyteckit]

Originally Posted by ironknee

fox has a news branch?

I heard they are there trying to report the good news in Iraq in order to balance out all the bad news coming from the "liberal media".

[Big Mac]

Originally Posted by Doofy

I'm going to call BS on this guy's statement. Sounds like the whole kidnapping was set up so the PA can disassociate themselves with the people who kidnapped the IDF soldier (which set the current conflict off). The PA are trying for a ceasefire by attempting to say "it wasn't us!".

It's possible, but I don't think the PA fears being associated with Hizballah. Most people do view Hamas and the PA as separate from Hizballah. On the other hand, Hamas did say its followers could consider themselves Hizballah soldiers as well. . . .

[n8236]

Fox News owned! Damn Redneck newscasting!

[Nicko]

mmmmm fox randsom $$$ is probably pretty good.

[Doofy]

Originally Posted by Big Mac

It's possible, but I don't think the PA fears being associated with Hizballah. Most people do view Hamas and the PA as separate from Hizballah. On the other hand, Hamas did say its followers could consider themselves Hizballah soldiers as well. . . .

Who mentioned hezballah? I'm on about the current IDF v hamas conflict.

[mojo2]

Shep Smith just reported that al Jazeera has called for the release of Steve Centanni..

FWIW.

Originally Posted by Doofy

I'm going to call BS on this guy's statement. Sounds like the whole kidnapping was set up so the PA can disassociate themselves with the people who kidnapped the IDF soldier (which set the current conflict off). The PA are trying for a ceasefire by attempting to say "it wasn't us!".

Close enough for Doofy to be credited with one point for an accurate political prediction!

*DING*

[Pendergast]

Kidnapping is not a nice way to resolve any issue.

I hope kidnappers will come to their senses and free people whom were only hoping to report what they saw from their eyes.

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by Pendergast

Kidnapping is not a nice way to resolve any issue.

I hope kidnappers will come to their senses and free people whom were only hoping to report what they saw from their eyes.

Thank you. What a kind and thoughtful sentiment!

[voodoo]

Welcome to the Wild East America. Here you travel with your gun at your side at all times and be prepared to defend your opinions with lead.

Yeeehaw.

V

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by voodoo

Welcome to the Wild East America. Here you travel with your gun at your side at all times and be prepared to defend your opinions with lead.

Yeeehaw.

V

I trust you are feeling better.

[greenG4]

CNN finally got jealous of FNC increased rtings as apposed to their own going down. They paid off a few Palestinians start taking them out.

Seriously though, what d they have to gain from this? (The Palestinians, not CNN...)

[voodoo]

Originally Posted by mojo2

I trust you are feeling better.

Why thank you, yes I am.

Must be the fresh breeze here in the political lounge. Does wonders for the health.

V

[ironknee]

Originally Posted by mojo2

hey now!

hey now

[greenG4]

Originally Posted by ironknee

hey now

Don't dream it's over...

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by voodoo

Why thank you, yes I am.

Must be the fresh breeze here in the political lounge. Does wonders for the health.

V

Good.

As we all are interested in and occupied with the search for truth I truly believe we are healed of many ailments.

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by greenG4

CNN finally got jealous of FNC increased rtings as apposed to their own going down. They paid off a few Palestinians start taking them out.

Seriously though, what d they have to gain from this? (The Palestinians, not CNN...)

Same old, same old.

Infidels. Ransom bait. Anger at FNC coverage. Desire to get greater and/or more favorable coverage. Suspicion they might be foreign agents.

[ironknee]

Originally Posted by greenG4

Don't dream it's over...

ke pasa?

[greenG4]

Originally Posted by ironknee

ke pasa?

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/M...amp;i=78398712

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by greenG4

Seriously though, what d they have to gain from this? (The Palestinians, not CNN...)

the palestinians thought FNC was 'Fair and Balanced' until they watched it, then they found out the truth.

[ironknee]

Originally Posted by greenG4

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/M...amp;i=78398712

wonderful you got a clickthrough and i got a belly laugh, thank you.

hey now!

[voodoo]

Originally Posted by ironknee

ke pasa?

I got that one in 7 milliseconds. I'm tired

The only mega-hit by Crowded House.

V

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by stevesnj

the palestinians thought FNC was 'Fair and Balanced' until they watched it, then they found out the truth.

You and those who support the jihadist seem to believe (or want the weak minded to believe) that only the sources which agree with your tale are truthful.


"FNC's balanced approach to reporting the news has become extremely popular and FNC is now the most watched twenty-four hour news network in the nation. FNC regularly scores better ratings than do its chief competitors, MSNBC and CNN. Indeed, during the 2003 war in Iraq, FNC was the most watched cable news source for up to the minute news."

http://www.foxnews.com

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by mojo2

...FNC is now the most watched twenty-four hour news network in the nation. FNC regularly scores better ratings than do its chief competitors, MSNBC and CNN. Indeed, during the 2003 war in Iraq, FNC was the most watched cable news source for up to the minute news."

wow they have better ratings?!?! WOW evertything they say must be true then...thanks for steering me in the right direction...whew that was a close one.

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by stevesnj

wow they have better ratings?!?! WOW evertything they say must be true then...thanks for steering me in the right direction...whew that was a close one.

I suspect you are once again trying to project a picture which is not really true. You aren't really relieved to have been "steered in the right direction."

I think it is a challenge for you to know what is true and what is false.

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by mojo2

...I think it is a challenge for you to know what is true and what is false.

so Fox News is to steer me in the true direction? HA thats about as beleivable as WMD's

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by stevesnj

so Fox News is to steer me in the true direction? HA thats about as beleivable as WMD's

There were many reasons for the invasion. Assurance of oil access to protect the global economies was probably the most important reason. But you don't yet realize how faulty our intelligence was, do you? The CIA completely missed an Iraqi nuclear WEAPONS plant in 1991 which was 9 - 18 months away from building a nuclear weapon. We didn't know for sure. Ahmed Chalabi fed us a bill of goods and so everything considered, we recognize that the Bush Administration did the only responsible thing they could do.

But you are off topic.

[spacefreak]

This story seems to have fallen off the earth. If this crew had been from any other news organization, as there have been in a few other kidnapping cases, the mainstream media would be all over it.

[MovieCutter]

Originally Posted by mojo2

There were many reasons for the invasion.

Really? Perhaps King George should have mentioned that to us...because all I heard was WMD and "get rid of a ruthless dictator"...

Originally Posted by mojo2

we recognize that the Bush Administration did the only responsible thing they could do.

WRONG, the responsible thing to do would have been to go after the governments and organizations who ACTUALLY attacked us with the backing of the world we HAD on September 12th before Bush squandered it.

[Nicko]

Originally Posted by spacefreak

This story seems to have fallen off the earth. If this crew had been from any other news organization, as there have been in a few other kidnapping cases, the mainstream media would be all over it.

I agree. It probably would have helped too if they were two young white female reporters.

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by MovieCutter

Really? Perhaps King George should have mentioned that to us...because all I heard was WMD and "get rid of a ruthless dictator"...

OK. Fair enough. So, let's run these reasons by you and see if they help the USA or hurt the USA by revealing them (if they are true) to the American public and spread to every jihadist in the world.

1. Islam has a goal of taking over the whole Earth and substituting Sharia law in the place of (or alongside) every system of government in every nation. The US will lead an effort to stop this global jihad in a number of ways including the establishment of a democracy in the heart of Islamic territory.

That would certainly have had a negative impact on the Muslim world's reaction to the US but it would have helped you, how?

2. The US CIA intelligence capability is so questionable that we can't be sure if Iraq has a WMD plant in there or not. We totally missed identifying a nuclear arms plant only 9 - 18 months away from being able to produce a nuclear weapon, during Gulf War I.

That would certainly have had a negative impact on the Muslim world's reaction to the US but it would have helped you, how?

3. Our economy and our worldwide status as the leader of the free world depends on oil. If it were announced beforehand that we were going to secure access to M.E. oil the wrong idea would have been seized upon by our foes as well as misinformed America bashers. The world would have thought we were making an oil grab and that could have negatively impacted world peace as well as disrupting world economies.

But it would have helped you, how?

If this is how you act with the information you DO have, why would the administration believe giving you even MORE sensitive information would help this nation?

Originally Posted by MovieCutter

WRONG, the responsible thing to do would have been to go after the governments and organizations who ACTUALLY attacked us with the backing of the world we HAD on September 12th before Bush squandered it.

Alright. Tell me if you believe there is a threat from Islamic jihadists. And if you think there is a threat, please share with us what you believe that threat to be.

[olePigeon]

Originally Posted by mojo2

Assurance of oil access to protect the global economies was probably the most important reason.

Sorry, it's hard to actually read that coming from a Republican. It's like Bigfoot just walked up and shook my hand.

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by olePigeon

Sorry, it's hard to actually read that coming from a Republican. It's like Bigfoot just walked up and shook my hand.

I'm not sure you you were here, then, when I was the first and one of the ONLY Republican posters anywhere I looked who acknowledged this fact last summer!

We would be dead without oil. The Carter Doctrine made it an official U.S. policy to go to war, if necessary, to assure access to oil.

But oil wasn't the ONLY reason for invasion. There were like 5 or 7 good reasons.

[voodoo]

Originally Posted by spacefreak

This story seems to have fallen off the earth. If this crew had been from any other news organization, as there have been in a few other kidnapping cases, the mainstream media would be all over it.

That is a very liberal use of the term 'news organization'.

Has FOX even dropped the subject?

V

[Big Mac]

Terrific News: Centani and Wiig were freed. Fox News reported it around 4:30 AM EST. I'm surprised this thread hasn't been updated yet.