Interesting piece about the captured Jordanian pilot. It appears that the people of Jordan have no problem with Jordan joining in trying to destroy ISIL. They are basically worried about the pilot.
Bold in the face of trouble
HASSAN BARARI
Published — Monday 29 December 2014
Last update 28 December 2014 11:07 pm
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The militants of the self-ascribed Islamic State (IS) are holding a Jordanian pilot captive after his F-16 fighter went down in Syria a few days ago. It is not as if it was the first time that the Jordanian air force took part in such a battle, but the capture of a pilot and the posting of his pictures on the Internet is of great importance for public debate in Jordan.
The news of the Jordanian pilot’s capture went viral on social media outlets in Jordan. The common theme is that Jordanians are united in their support and sympathy for the captive pilot and his family. While a few cast doubts on the decision of Jordan to take part in the coalition in the first place, the mainstream position in Jordan has been of unwavering support to the army and the family of the captive pilot.
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Bold in the face of trouble
HASSAN BARARI
Published — Monday 29 December 2014
Last update 28 December 2014 11:07 pm
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The militants of the self-ascribed Islamic State (IS) are holding a Jordanian pilot captive after his F-16 fighter went down in Syria a few days ago. It is not as if it was the first time that the Jordanian air force took part in such a battle, but the capture of a pilot and the posting of his pictures on the Internet is of great importance for public debate in Jordan.
The news of the Jordanian pilot’s capture went viral on social media outlets in Jordan. The common theme is that Jordanians are united in their support and sympathy for the captive pilot and his family. While a few cast doubts on the decision of Jordan to take part in the coalition in the first place, the mainstream position in Jordan has been of unwavering support to the army and the family of the captive pilot.
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Bold in the face of trouble Arab News?