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Orthodox Jew held captive in Bolivia arrives in the US

Jacob Ostreicher, an Orthodox Jewish businessman who has been held captive in Bolivia since 2011, has arrived in the United States this evening, apparently after escaping.

A source familiar with efforts to have the businessman released confirmed that an “operation” took place Sunday night that resulted in Ostreicher’s return to his family.

In an email circulated to friends and supporters, his nephew Moshe confirmed the news as well.
“With happiness, we are informing the community of Israel that our dear uncle… has already left the iron curtain in Bolivia, and is now, with G-d’s great mercy, here in America,” Moshe wrote.

Jewish leaders, some of which have actively campaigned for his release reacted to the news Monday afternoon.

“With thanks to G-d, I am *thrilled* that Jacob Ostreicher is finally home in America!,” tweeted Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind.

Councilman David Greenfield said “American Jews are celebrating the news that Jacob Ostreicher, who was falsely imprisoned since June 2011 in Bolivia, is now back home in NY.”

I hope that Hussein Obama won't try to please his good buddy Evo Morales by trying to give Ostreicher back. Stick close to home Mr. Ostreicher. And if you want to do business in Israel, please be in touch....

Labels: Barack Hussein Obama, Bolivia, Evo Morales, kidnapping

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 12:29 AM