[Ynet]. Italia's foreign minister on Friday denied media reports that Italia had paid $12 million in ransom to free two young aid workers held for five months in Syria, telling politicians "we are against paying ransom."
"... in theory. In practice, of course, one must be practical." | A report from Middle Eastern media that Italia had paid $12 million to free 21-year-old Greta Ramelli and 20-year-old Vanessa Marzullo sparked debate in Italia about financing terrorism through ransoms. Northern League leader Matteo Salvini said, if true, such a payment would be "grotesque."
Probably was only $11.9 million, making the statement true, though no less grotesque in encouraging future kidnappings. |
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