Father of Jordanian pilot captured in Syria pleads with ISIS to show mercy and release his son

The father of a Jordanian pilot, First Lieutenant Mu'ath Safi Yousef al-Kaseasbeh captured by Isis has issued a heartfelt plea to the militants to release him. (pictured above)

 

Mr. Joseph Kasasbeh, a retired education director, told Saraya News that he hoped Isis would be compassionate. He said: 'I hope god will put mercy in their hearts and they will release my son.'

However, here's a quick recap on his capture. 27 year old Jordanian pilot-First Lieutenant Mu'ath Safi Yousef al-Kaseasbeh was captured by ISIS militants after his warplane was shot down while he was conducting airstrikes over Syria. ISIS shared photos of his capture on Twitter.

Well, Jordanian Information Minister Mohammad Momani told AP that First Lieutenant Mu'ath Safi Yousef al-Kaseasbeh's plane was shot down by 'ground fire'. This is the first time a foreign soldier will fall into ISIS hand since the U.S-led coalition began its air campaign against the extremists. 
The pilot is said to be from a prominent Jordanian family. His father Mr. Joseph Kasasbeh has pleaded to ISIS to show mercy and release his son. 

OMG! This is so sad. Hope they release him.... 

 

 

ISIS are now reportedly in possession of MANPADS - shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles