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[[Image:Steve_centanni.jpg|right|thumb|320px|Photo of Steve Centanni reporting for the [[Fox News Channel]].]] |
[[Image:Steve_centanni.jpg|right|thumb|320px|Photo of Steve Centanni reporting for the [[Fox News Channel]], prior to his widely publicized conversion to Islam.]] |
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'''Steve Centanni''' (born 1946) is |
'''Steve "Halec" Centanni''' (born 1946) is a Muslim-[[American]] [[news]] [[reporter]] for [[Fox News Channel]]. |
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==Journalism== |
==Journalism== |
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On [[August 26]], the three-day deadline passed uneventfully at 9:00 [[GMT]]. Hours earlier, [[Ismail Haniyeh]], a senior [[Hamas]] official, said there were promises that the journalists "will not be harmed" and that he expected the situation to resolve in the "coming hours". <ref name=AP_deadline>{{cite web|title=Palestinians Hopeful on Fox News Crew|publisher=[[AP]]|accessdate=August 26|accessyear=2006|url=http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/G/GAZA_JOURNALISTS}}</ref> |
On [[August 26]], the three-day deadline passed uneventfully at 9:00 [[GMT]]. Hours earlier, [[Ismail Haniyeh]], a senior [[Hamas]] official, said there were promises that the journalists "will not be harmed" and that he expected the situation to resolve in the "coming hours". <ref name=AP_deadline>{{cite web|title=Palestinians Hopeful on Fox News Crew|publisher=[[AP]]|accessdate=August 26|accessyear=2006|url=http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/G/GAZA_JOURNALISTS}}</ref> |
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==Release== |
==Release and Conversion to Islam== |
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On [[August 27]], the Palestinian news service Ramattan and FOX News reported<ref name="release">{{cite web|title=Kidnapped Fox journalists released|publisher=[[CNN]]|accessdate=August 27|accessyear=2006|url=http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/08/27/fox.journalists/index.html}}</ref> that Centanni and fellow captive Wiig were released unharmed, shortly after a new video was released. In the video, both journalists appeared in good health and wearing a beige robe and stated that they have converted to [[Islam]], with Centanni stating "Islam is not just meant for some people; it is the true religion for all people at all times." |
On [[August 27]], the Palestinian news service Ramattan and FOX News reported<ref name="release">{{cite web|title=Kidnapped Fox journalists released|publisher=[[CNN]]|accessdate=August 27|accessyear=2006|url=http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/08/27/fox.journalists/index.html}}</ref> that Centanni and fellow captive Wiig were released unharmed, shortly after a new video was released. In the video, both journalists appeared in good health and wearing a beige robe and stated that they have converted to [[Islam]], with Centanni stating "Islam is not just meant for some people; it is the true religion for all people at all times." |
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It should be noted that no Muslim prisoners were released by the United States, although that was a demand stated by the captors. |
It should be noted that no Muslim prisoners were released by the United States, although that was a demand stated by the captors. |
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Halec has been released. It is unclear whether he will continue as a correspondent for [[Fox News Channel]]. |
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He has been released. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 11:30, 27 August 2006
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Steve "Halec" Centanni (born 1946) is a Muslim-American news reporter for Fox News Channel.
Journalism
Joining FNC in 1996, Centanni is currently based in Washington D.C. as a national correspondent.
During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he served as an embedded journalist with the Navy SEALs and provided numerous first reports for the network, including a report that the U.S. had captured two main offshore oil terminals located 22 miles off Iraq's southern coast, preventing them from being blown up by Iraqi forces.[1]
Previous to Fox, Centanni had worked for KRON-TV in San Francisco, California.
Education
Centanni attended the University of Colorado and earned a Bachelor's degree in broadcasting from San Francisco State University.[1]
Gaza kidnapping
On August 14, 2006, he was kidnapped by Palestinian gunmen while on assignment in Gaza City, along with Olaf Wiig, a cameraman from New Zealand. A witness saw two vehicles blocking the journalist's transmission truck and a masked man put a gun to their bodyguard's head, forcing him to the ground.[2] [3]
An internal message by Fox News Channel Senior Vice President John Moody confirmed the abduction and instructed employees not to comment on it.[4]
On August 19, Fox News Channel broadcasted a video by Steve's brother pleading for the reporter's immediate release.
On August 23, the Holy Jihad Brigades claimed responsibility for the kidnappings of both Steve Centanni and Olaf Wiig. They demanded the release of all "Muslim prisoners" by the United States within 72 hours. A video was broadcast by Al-Jazeera. No armed men were in the video, and the captives appeared to be in good health. [5][6]
On August 26, the three-day deadline passed uneventfully at 9:00 GMT. Hours earlier, Ismail Haniyeh, a senior Hamas official, said there were promises that the journalists "will not be harmed" and that he expected the situation to resolve in the "coming hours". [7]
Release and Conversion to Islam
On August 27, the Palestinian news service Ramattan and FOX News reported[8] that Centanni and fellow captive Wiig were released unharmed, shortly after a new video was released. In the video, both journalists appeared in good health and wearing a beige robe and stated that they have converted to Islam, with Centanni stating "Islam is not just meant for some people; it is the true religion for all people at all times."
Centanni also stated "Westerners are following the wrong path, and I hope they realize that and change their ways." Wiig made a statement in which he said that American leaders should "listen to the people" and "take notice of the millions protesting in the streets. Stop hiding behind the 'I don't negotiate with terrorists myth.'"
Centanni stated that he has adopted the Islamic name Halec, while Wiig announced himself Yaco.
It should be noted that no Muslim prisoners were released by the United States, although that was a demand stated by the captors.
Halec has been released. It is unclear whether he will continue as a correspondent for Fox News Channel.
References
- ^ a b "Fox News Bio Steve Centanni". Fox News Channel. Retrieved August 15.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "2 Fox News journalists kidnapped in Gaza". AP. Retrieved August 14.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "Gunmen kidnap Fox News journalists in Gaza: witness". Reuters. Retrieved August 16.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "FNCers Kidnapped In Gaza: "Pray For Their Release. I Will Keep You Posted" --Moody". Media Bistro. Retrieved August 16.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "New Group Claims Fox News Kidnappings". Associated Press. Retrieved August 23.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "Gaza militants claim Fox kidnap". BBC. Retrieved August 23.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "Palestinians Hopeful on Fox News Crew". AP. Retrieved August 26.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "Kidnapped Fox journalists released". CNN. Retrieved August 27.
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