Militants fighting for the Islamic State terror group in Syria and Iraq have claimed to have burned alive captured Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh while he was locked helpless in a cage.
The footage, which is titled 'Healing the Believers' Chests' appears to show the captured airman wearing an orange jumpsuit as a trail of petrol leading up to the cage is seen being set alight.
Flames are seen quickly spreading to the cage where they completely engulf the helpless pilot in images that are far too distressing to publish.
The release of the video has prompted Jordan to announce it will execute all prisoners convicted of association with ISIS 'within hours'.Within an hour of the 22-minute-long video's publication, Jordan reportedly moved six ISIS-linked prisoners to a jail in the south of the country which is usually used for state executions.
It is understood the execution of Sajida al-Rishawi - the female militant whom ISIS had originally demanded Jordan release in exchange for Kasasbeh - will take place tomorrow morning.
Brutal: The footage, which is titled 'Healing the Believers Chests' appears to show the captured airman wearing an orange jumpsuit as a trail of petrol leading up to the cage is seen being set alight
Horror: The video, which is ISIS' most sickening yet, begins by showing Kasasbeh being paraded in front of heavily armed men wearing combat fatigues and yellow masks
Walking to his death: The professionally shot and edited footage shows Moaz al-Kasasbeh walking towards the cage in which he would be burnt alive
Militants fighting for the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq have released a video they claim shows Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh being burned alive while locked in a cage
King Abdullah also cut short a visit to the US, before making a statement on Jordanian TV, saying he had received news of the 'martyrdom with sadness and deep sorrow'.Calling the murder a 'cowardly act of terror', he also pleaded for his countrymen to stand 'side-by-side', vowing that Kasasbeh's death 'would only make us stronger'.'Not in vain' Mamdouh al-Ameri, spokesman for the Jordanian armed forces, confirmed the pilot's death and vowed revenge.
He said: 'While the military forces mourn the martyr, they emphasise his blood will not be shed in vain. Our punishment and revenge will be as huge as the loss of the Jordanians.' Kasasbeh was captured by ISIS after his F-16 fighter jet crashed in territory controlled by the militants in northern Syria in December.
US President Barack Obama says that if the video turns out to be authentic, it would be more evidence of the group's 'viciousness and barbarity.
He added that the U.S. would 'redouble the vigilance and determination on the part of our global coalition to make sure they are degraded and ultimately defeated,' adding that the footage serves to indicate that 'whatever ideology they are operating out of is bankrupt.' Prime Minister David Cameron also condemned the 'sickening murder', but said it would only 'strengthen our resolve'.He said: 'I pay tribute to the dedication and bravery of Lieutenant Moaz al-Kassasbeh, who paid with his life while protecting his country and us all.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family tonight at this tragic time.
'These terrorists' brutal behaviour will only strengthen our resolve... We will not stop until these evil extremists and their poisonous ideology are defeated.'Led to his death The footage showing Kasasbeh's gruesome murder appears to be professionally shot and edited in the style of the horrific beheading videos featuring the terror group's executioner in chief, Jihadi John.
The video, which is ISIS' most sickening yet, begins with a lengthy montage showing Jordan's King Abdullah II declaring his support for the anti-ISIS coalition in the style of a TV news report. It then cuts to beaten and bruised-looking Kasasbeh sitting in a darkened room wearing an orange jump suit and giving details of his training as a pilot, the anti-ISIS airstrikes he took part in, and details of crash in which his F-16 jet came down in jihadi-held territory.
Captured: Muath al-Kasasbeh (centre in white) was captured by the Islamic State after after crashing near its HQ in the Syrian city of Raqqa in December. ISIS is now believed to brutally murdered him
ISIS threatened to kill Kasasbeh (centre) if a deadline was not met for the release of would be Rishawi
Exchange: The Jordanian government had said they will only release failed female suicide bomber Sajida al-Rishawi (right), who is on death row in Jordan, if it gets proof Mr Kasasbeh (left) is alive
Before cutting to the sickening murder, the video - released by ISIS' Al-Furqan media centre - continues with TV-style news reports showing the dead and dying child victims of coalition airstikes.
The video then cuts to Kasasbeh standing in the centre of a rubble-strewn courtyard surrounded by heavily-armed militants wearing yellow face masks and military fatigues.
There is no sound other than that of crows cawing for more than a minute as the HD camera films close-up high definition shots of the soon-to-be victim and his killers.Kasasbeh is then seen standing in a cage as a militant - identified at the end of the video by the name Emir Ahmed - uses a large stick to light the trail of petrol leading up to his feet.
The enormous flames quickly engulf the pilot, who is seen battling them for more than than a minute before falling to his knees and putting up no further resistance.
He remains alive for at least another 30 seconds, however, before falling backwards on to the floor of the cage. The video comes just days after ISIS' British executioner in chief, Jihadi John, savagely murdered Japanese journalist Kenji Goto in a shocking filmed beheading after days of intensive negotiations through intermediaries to save him.
Yesterday Jordanian government spokesman Momeni said: 'All state organisations have been mobilised to secure the proof of life that we require so that he can be freed and returned to his home.''We are still ready to hand over the convict Sajida al-Rishawi in return for the return of our son and our hero,' Mohammad al-Momani added.
Relatives of Moaz al-Kasasbeh held pictures of him at a rally calling for his release earlier today
Anger: Jordan had vowed to do 'everything' could to save the life of ISIS-held pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh. Here Kasasbeh's relatives hold posters of the captive during a rally in the city of Karak over the weekend
He condemned the jihadists' murder of Japanese journalist 47-yer-old Goto after days of intensive efforts through intermediaries to save him, adding: 'We spared no effort, in coordination with the Japanese government, to save his life.'The release of the horrific footage appears to confirm rumours heard by anti-ISIS activists in the terror group's stronghold Raqqa in early January that the pilot had already been killed by burning. Jordan later confirmed that Kasasbeh was murdered one month ago, on January 3.
As the news emerged, a large group, including the pilot's relatives, gathered at a tribal meeting place in Amman, where they have waited for weeks for words on his fate.Among the prayers being said for Kasasbeh, angry shouts against King Abdullan erupted. Others reportedly shouted: 'Moaz, martyr, your blood will not be in vain' and 'No Tahawi, no Zarqawi, we want to execute al-Rishawi'.Some other protesters waved signs reading: 'We demand the execution of Islamic State detainees in Jordan', while also used the gathering to call out against Jordan's participation in the coalition. As some family members wept, an uncle shouted in Arabic:
'I received a phone call from the chief of staff saying God bless his soul.' The pilot's father, Safi, was surrounded by family members. The White House this afternoon said the U.S. intelligence community was working to authenticate the video, adding that it condemned the militant group.
Yaseen Al Rawashdeh, uncle of Kasasbeh, speaks to the media at the Kasasbeh tribe society after news of his nephew's death emerged
The demonstrators carried signed which read: 'We demand the execution of Islamic State detainees in Jordan'
'The United States strongly condemns ISIL's actions and we call for the immediate release of all those held captive by ISIL,' White House spokeswoman Bernadette Meehan said in a statement, using an alternative acronym for ISIS.'We stand in solidarity with the Government of Jordan and the Jordanian people,' she said.
'Savage murder' Michael Haines, brother of the murdered British aid worker David Haines who was killed by Jihadi John, said his heart was 'filled with sadness' at the news of the 'savage murder of another hostage'.He said: 'Firstly, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Moaz al Kasasbeh, I know only too well the feelings of loss, anger and disbelief they must be experiencing right now. I share their pain.'The murder of Moaz al Kasasbeh once more shows the unmerciful nature of these criminals.
'The world must come and stand together in the rejection of the fear the terrorists are attempting to spread. Only when we are all united against this vile threat will we defeat it.' Ed Miliband tweeted: 'The murder of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh by ISIL shows their appalling brutality and offends the values of humanity shared across the world.' Mr Cameron added:
'We stand in solidarity with our Jordanian friends and we will continue to work with them and our other Coalition partners to defeat ISIL.'Together we are making progress. In the last week, ISIL has been thrown out of Kobane.
The shocking video comes just days after ISIS' British executioner in chief, Jihadi John, savagely murdered Japanese journalist Kenji Goto in a shocking filmed beheading after days of intensive negotiations
'The Iraqi Armed Forces, with Coalition support, are steadily re-taking territory in Northern Iraq, freeing many thousands from ISIL's utter cruelty.'General Lloyd Austin, commander of the US Central Command released a statement condemning the murder of the Jordanian pilot, saying: 'This vicious act is yet another example of ISIL or "Daesh" brutality and warped ideology.
First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with his family.‘Al-Kasasbeh served his country courageously and honourably, and as a part of the counter-ISIL Coalition he is an important member of our team.‘I spoke with General Mashal al-Zaben, Chief of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces and assured him that we stand with our Jordanian partners and together we will fight this barbaric enemy until it is defeated.
'Coalition jets have already reportedly been bombing parts of Tel Afar. Angela Merkel also said that 'Germany stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Jordan in the fight against terrorism' after the barbaric killing. Last week Jordan vowed to fast-track the execution of Sajida al-Rishawi if ISIS kills Kasasbeh.
It apparently warned ISIS that she and other jailed ISIS commanders would be 'quickly judged and sentenced' in revenge for the execution of the pilot.
King Abdullah appeared on Jordanian television this afternoon to talk about the pilot's 'martyrdom' before asking for his countrymen to stand 'side-by-side' in the wake of the barbaric murder
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The footage, which is titled 'Healing the Believers' Chests' appears to show the captured airman wearing an orange jumpsuit as a trail of petrol leading up to the cage is seen being set alight.
Flames are seen quickly spreading to the cage where they completely engulf the helpless pilot in images that are far too distressing to publish.
The release of the video has prompted Jordan to announce it will execute all prisoners convicted of association with ISIS 'within hours'.Within an hour of the 22-minute-long video's publication, Jordan reportedly moved six ISIS-linked prisoners to a jail in the south of the country which is usually used for state executions.
It is understood the execution of Sajida al-Rishawi - the female militant whom ISIS had originally demanded Jordan release in exchange for Kasasbeh - will take place tomorrow morning.
Brutal: The footage, which is titled 'Healing the Believers Chests' appears to show the captured airman wearing an orange jumpsuit as a trail of petrol leading up to the cage is seen being set alight
Horror: The video, which is ISIS' most sickening yet, begins by showing Kasasbeh being paraded in front of heavily armed men wearing combat fatigues and yellow masks
Walking to his death: The professionally shot and edited footage shows Moaz al-Kasasbeh walking towards the cage in which he would be burnt alive
Militants fighting for the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq have released a video they claim shows Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh being burned alive while locked in a cage
King Abdullah also cut short a visit to the US, before making a statement on Jordanian TV, saying he had received news of the 'martyrdom with sadness and deep sorrow'.Calling the murder a 'cowardly act of terror', he also pleaded for his countrymen to stand 'side-by-side', vowing that Kasasbeh's death 'would only make us stronger'.'Not in vain' Mamdouh al-Ameri, spokesman for the Jordanian armed forces, confirmed the pilot's death and vowed revenge.
He said: 'While the military forces mourn the martyr, they emphasise his blood will not be shed in vain. Our punishment and revenge will be as huge as the loss of the Jordanians.' Kasasbeh was captured by ISIS after his F-16 fighter jet crashed in territory controlled by the militants in northern Syria in December.
US President Barack Obama says that if the video turns out to be authentic, it would be more evidence of the group's 'viciousness and barbarity.
He added that the U.S. would 'redouble the vigilance and determination on the part of our global coalition to make sure they are degraded and ultimately defeated,' adding that the footage serves to indicate that 'whatever ideology they are operating out of is bankrupt.' Prime Minister David Cameron also condemned the 'sickening murder', but said it would only 'strengthen our resolve'.He said: 'I pay tribute to the dedication and bravery of Lieutenant Moaz al-Kassasbeh, who paid with his life while protecting his country and us all.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family tonight at this tragic time.
'These terrorists' brutal behaviour will only strengthen our resolve... We will not stop until these evil extremists and their poisonous ideology are defeated.'Led to his death The footage showing Kasasbeh's gruesome murder appears to be professionally shot and edited in the style of the horrific beheading videos featuring the terror group's executioner in chief, Jihadi John.
The video, which is ISIS' most sickening yet, begins with a lengthy montage showing Jordan's King Abdullah II declaring his support for the anti-ISIS coalition in the style of a TV news report. It then cuts to beaten and bruised-looking Kasasbeh sitting in a darkened room wearing an orange jump suit and giving details of his training as a pilot, the anti-ISIS airstrikes he took part in, and details of crash in which his F-16 jet came down in jihadi-held territory.
Captured: Muath al-Kasasbeh (centre in white) was captured by the Islamic State after after crashing near its HQ in the Syrian city of Raqqa in December. ISIS is now believed to brutally murdered him
ISIS threatened to kill Kasasbeh (centre) if a deadline was not met for the release of would be Rishawi
Exchange: The Jordanian government had said they will only release failed female suicide bomber Sajida al-Rishawi (right), who is on death row in Jordan, if it gets proof Mr Kasasbeh (left) is alive
Before cutting to the sickening murder, the video - released by ISIS' Al-Furqan media centre - continues with TV-style news reports showing the dead and dying child victims of coalition airstikes.
The video then cuts to Kasasbeh standing in the centre of a rubble-strewn courtyard surrounded by heavily-armed militants wearing yellow face masks and military fatigues.
There is no sound other than that of crows cawing for more than a minute as the HD camera films close-up high definition shots of the soon-to-be victim and his killers.Kasasbeh is then seen standing in a cage as a militant - identified at the end of the video by the name Emir Ahmed - uses a large stick to light the trail of petrol leading up to his feet.
The enormous flames quickly engulf the pilot, who is seen battling them for more than than a minute before falling to his knees and putting up no further resistance.
He remains alive for at least another 30 seconds, however, before falling backwards on to the floor of the cage. The video comes just days after ISIS' British executioner in chief, Jihadi John, savagely murdered Japanese journalist Kenji Goto in a shocking filmed beheading after days of intensive negotiations through intermediaries to save him.
Yesterday Jordanian government spokesman Momeni said: 'All state organisations have been mobilised to secure the proof of life that we require so that he can be freed and returned to his home.''We are still ready to hand over the convict Sajida al-Rishawi in return for the return of our son and our hero,' Mohammad al-Momani added.
Relatives of Moaz al-Kasasbeh held pictures of him at a rally calling for his release earlier today
Anger: Jordan had vowed to do 'everything' could to save the life of ISIS-held pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh. Here Kasasbeh's relatives hold posters of the captive during a rally in the city of Karak over the weekend
He condemned the jihadists' murder of Japanese journalist 47-yer-old Goto after days of intensive efforts through intermediaries to save him, adding: 'We spared no effort, in coordination with the Japanese government, to save his life.'The release of the horrific footage appears to confirm rumours heard by anti-ISIS activists in the terror group's stronghold Raqqa in early January that the pilot had already been killed by burning. Jordan later confirmed that Kasasbeh was murdered one month ago, on January 3.
As the news emerged, a large group, including the pilot's relatives, gathered at a tribal meeting place in Amman, where they have waited for weeks for words on his fate.Among the prayers being said for Kasasbeh, angry shouts against King Abdullan erupted. Others reportedly shouted: 'Moaz, martyr, your blood will not be in vain' and 'No Tahawi, no Zarqawi, we want to execute al-Rishawi'.Some other protesters waved signs reading: 'We demand the execution of Islamic State detainees in Jordan', while also used the gathering to call out against Jordan's participation in the coalition. As some family members wept, an uncle shouted in Arabic:
'I received a phone call from the chief of staff saying God bless his soul.' The pilot's father, Safi, was surrounded by family members. The White House this afternoon said the U.S. intelligence community was working to authenticate the video, adding that it condemned the militant group.
Yaseen Al Rawashdeh, uncle of Kasasbeh, speaks to the media at the Kasasbeh tribe society after news of his nephew's death emerged
The demonstrators carried signed which read: 'We demand the execution of Islamic State detainees in Jordan'
'The United States strongly condemns ISIL's actions and we call for the immediate release of all those held captive by ISIL,' White House spokeswoman Bernadette Meehan said in a statement, using an alternative acronym for ISIS.'We stand in solidarity with the Government of Jordan and the Jordanian people,' she said.
'Savage murder' Michael Haines, brother of the murdered British aid worker David Haines who was killed by Jihadi John, said his heart was 'filled with sadness' at the news of the 'savage murder of another hostage'.He said: 'Firstly, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Moaz al Kasasbeh, I know only too well the feelings of loss, anger and disbelief they must be experiencing right now. I share their pain.'The murder of Moaz al Kasasbeh once more shows the unmerciful nature of these criminals.
'The world must come and stand together in the rejection of the fear the terrorists are attempting to spread. Only when we are all united against this vile threat will we defeat it.' Ed Miliband tweeted: 'The murder of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh by ISIL shows their appalling brutality and offends the values of humanity shared across the world.' Mr Cameron added:
'We stand in solidarity with our Jordanian friends and we will continue to work with them and our other Coalition partners to defeat ISIL.'Together we are making progress. In the last week, ISIL has been thrown out of Kobane.
The shocking video comes just days after ISIS' British executioner in chief, Jihadi John, savagely murdered Japanese journalist Kenji Goto in a shocking filmed beheading after days of intensive negotiations
'The Iraqi Armed Forces, with Coalition support, are steadily re-taking territory in Northern Iraq, freeing many thousands from ISIL's utter cruelty.'General Lloyd Austin, commander of the US Central Command released a statement condemning the murder of the Jordanian pilot, saying: 'This vicious act is yet another example of ISIL or "Daesh" brutality and warped ideology.
First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with his family.‘Al-Kasasbeh served his country courageously and honourably, and as a part of the counter-ISIL Coalition he is an important member of our team.‘I spoke with General Mashal al-Zaben, Chief of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces and assured him that we stand with our Jordanian partners and together we will fight this barbaric enemy until it is defeated.
'Coalition jets have already reportedly been bombing parts of Tel Afar. Angela Merkel also said that 'Germany stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Jordan in the fight against terrorism' after the barbaric killing. Last week Jordan vowed to fast-track the execution of Sajida al-Rishawi if ISIS kills Kasasbeh.
It apparently warned ISIS that she and other jailed ISIS commanders would be 'quickly judged and sentenced' in revenge for the execution of the pilot.
King Abdullah appeared on Jordanian television this afternoon to talk about the pilot's 'martyrdom' before asking for his countrymen to stand 'side-by-side' in the wake of the barbaric murder
Source:DailyMail
