Italian Activist Slain in Palestine

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The slaying of Italian pro-Palestinian activist Vittorio Arrigoni has led to international outrage, from solidarity groups as well as Hamas, whose spokesperson described the murder as being “against the humanity … of the Palestinian people.”

Arrigoni was killed allegedly by Salafist radicals, members of an Islamist movement that deems Hamas’ politics too moderate. —JCL

The BBC:

The Palestinian militant group that governs Gaza, Hamas, has condemned the murder of Italian pro-Palestinian activist Vittorio Arrigoni.

A Hamas spokesman described the killing as “against the humanity… of the Palestinian people”.

Mr Arrigoni was found dead hours after being seized on Thursday by a radical group in conflict with Hamas.

Police said he was found hanged in a Gaza City apartment and two people have been arrested.

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Vittorio Arrigoni was allegedly kidnapped by Salafists who wanted to barter him for the release of several prisoners, including Salafist leader Sheikh Abu Walid al-Maqdasi, from Palestinian jails.