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Kenji Goto

A man purported to be Jordanian Air Force Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh walks slowly toward his death in a video released by ISIS.

Jordan promises ‘earth-shaking’ vengeance against ISIS

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King Abdullah of Jordan has promised a “relentless war” against ISIS after the gruesome murder of a captured Jordanian Air Force pilot. Two Islamists on death row in Jordan were executed this morning in apparent response, and the pilot’s father has called for more. But how united is Jordan?

Screenshot of the video message from the Islamic State, in which a man believed to be Kenji Goto warns that there are only 24 hours left to save his life and even less time for a Jordanian air force pilot Muath al-Kasasbeh, who is also being held hostage

Under pressure, Jordan proposes prisoner swap with ISIS

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