Alan Johnston

Still no word on the fate of BBC journo Alan Johnston. Help add to the pressure on parties who have influence in the region and sign the petition calling for his release. No hostage in this area has been held for so long or with this little information. Such acts only serve to harm the Palestinian cause, a fact not lost on the vast majority of Palestinians, who have been extremely vocal and pro-active in expressing their displeasure and disgust at this kidnapping. The very least we can do is add to that growing chorus of dismay.

By all account Johnston is a well thought of jounalist by the Palestinians themselves as well as his BBC colleagues and collegaues in other news agencies around the world. I hope you will spare a thought for his family. I certainly will.