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Warren Weinstein, a 72-year-old American development worker kidnapped in Pakistan by al-Qaida, on Devember 26, 2013. (photo credit: AP Photo via AP video)
From the WebFebruary 14, 2016, 1:27 am
The killing of Warren Weinstein
After the American aid worker was abducted in Pakistan, his family undertook a delicate negotiation in hopes of securing his release. But then they got word that he had died — in a US drone strike
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks before a joint meeting of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
September 13, 2015, 9:25 pm
From across Jewish world, looking back at a tumultuous 5775
With terrorist attacks on European Jews, sex offender rabbis, and a Diaspora divided over the Iran deal, this Jewish year was one of few silver linings
By Uriel Heilman
President Barack Obama speaks about the completion of the Hostage Policy Review in the White House, Washington, Wednesday, June 24, 2015. (AP/Carolyn Kaster)
June 25, 2015, 8:46 am
Obama: US government let down hostages’ families
President clears way for families of hostages to pay ransom without facing prosecution, though government will continue to refuse to negotiate
By AP and AFP
Steven Sotloff next to his Islamic State captor, 'Jihadi John,' in a video released September 2, 2014. (screen capture: SITE/Twitter)
June 23, 2015, 10:46 pm
In about-face, US okays paying ransom to jihadists
Obama administration changes a longstanding policy in wake of Islamic State executions of US citizens
By Julie Pace and Eric Tucker
Warren Weinstein, a 72-year-old American development worker kidnapped in Pakistan by al-Qaeda, on December 26, 2013. (AP via AP video)
June 19, 2015, 1:21 am
Al-Qaeda posts photos of Jewish hostage killed in drone strike
Terror group asserts Warren Weinstein converted, became ‘hard-working student of Islam’; US officials can’t confirm images’ authenticity
By TOI staff
Warren Weinstein, a 72-year-old American development worker kidnapped in Pakistan by al-Qaeda, on December 26, 2013. (AP via AP video)
May 1, 2015, 3:07 am
FBI helped facilitate unsuccessful ransom for Jewish hostage
Family of Warren Weinstein, who was killed in a US drone strike, paid ‘small amount’ in 2012 for his release
By JTA
President Barack Obama pauses while speaking at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (ODNI) 10th anniversary at ODNI headquarters in McLean, Va., Friday, April 24, 2015 (photo credit: AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
April 25, 2015, 3:14 am
Obama defends US intelligence after hostage deaths
After apology for strike on al-Qaeda that killed 2 aid workers, president says counterterror units generally enjoyed great success
By Nedra Pickler and DARLENE SUPERVILLE
Warren Weinstein, held hostage for over a year in Pakistan, seen in a video released by al-Qaeda on September 12, 2012. (screen capture: YouTube)
April 24, 2015, 2:01 am
Family of Jewish hostage killed in drone strike ‘disappointed’ in US
Elaine Weinstein ‘devastated’ by news of husband Warren’s death, says help from Washington in ordeal was ‘inconsistent’
By TOI staff and AP
Warren Weinstein, a 72-year-old American development worker kidnapped in Pakistan by al-Qaeda, on December 26, 2013. (AP via AP video)
April 23, 2015, 6:04 pm
Jewish-American al-Qaeda hostage was killed in US drone strike
Obama ‘takes full responsibility’ for death of Warren Weinstein and second hostage in January attack on terror group’s compound
By AP and TOI staff
Warren Weinstein, a US contractor taken hostage by al-Qaeda in Pakistan in August 2011. (screen capture: YouTube)
August 18, 2014, 5:29 am
Al-Qaeda: US must act or captive Warren Weinstein will die
Jewish American risks ‘dying a lonely death’ if his release is not secured, group threatens
By JTA
Warren Weinstein, a 72-year-old American development worker kidnapped in Pakistan by al-Qaeda, on December 26, 2013. (AP via AP video)
January 3, 2014, 8:07 am
Family of kidnapped Warren Weinstein calls for proof he is alive
US government contractor, held hostage in Pakistan for over two years, says al-Qaeda video is not date-specific
By JTA and AP
Warren Weinstein, a 72-year-old American development worker kidnapped in Pakistan by al-Qaeda, on December 26, 2013. (AP via AP video)
December 26, 2013, 5:30 pm
American Jew abducted in Pakistan calls for US help
Warren Weinstein, 72, has been held by al-Qaeda for over two years; terror group demands end to US activities against it in region
By AP
Warren Weinstein, held hostage for over a year in Pakistan, seen in a video released by al-Qaeda on September 12, 2012. (screen capture: YouTube)
From the WebDecember 26, 2013, 7:49 am
Kidnapped Jewish American asks US to negotiate with al-Qaeda for his release
Warren Weinstein, nabbed by terrorists in Pakistan in 2011, calls on Obama administration to not forget him, Washington Post reports
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri (screenshot: MEMRI)
September 14, 2012, 4:11 am
Hailing ‘blessed’ 9/11 attacks, Al-Zawahiri tells Muslims to exploit US ‘weakness’ to purify their countries
Al-Qaeda leader urges followers to ‘liberate’ every inch of Muslim land, including Palestine
By Greg Tepper
Warren Weinstein, held hostage for over a year in Pakistan, seen in a video released by al-Qaeda on September 12, 2012. (screen capture: YouTube)
September 12, 2012, 10:49 pm
Jewish hostage held in Pakistan appeals to Netanyahu for help
Warren Weinstein, held by al-Qaeda, pleads in video from ‘one Jew to another,’ says Obama has shown no interest in his case
By Stuart Winer
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