Exclusive Interview with IS Defector

The transcript describes a hostage situation where a man, employed by a Turkish individual, was tasked with convincing hostages of their safety despite being subjected to mock executions. The hostages were told by a man named John that they would not be harmed and that the captors only wanted their government to stop attacking Syria. The captors reassured the hostages repeatedly, emphasizing their safety, but the situation remained tense and uncertain.

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