President Bush, the President of the United States, says he is very pleased with the arrest of Abu Abbas, a Palestinian terrorist, and his future trial. President Bush states that the arrest of Abu Abbas demonstrates that the United States will pursue terrorists wherever they are and will find them. Abu Abbas was arrested late Monday after a raid by American special forces in Baghdad. The Italian Minister of Justice says he intends to take necessary legal actions to extradite Abu Abbas to the competent authorities in Italy. Abu Abbas was tried and convicted in absentia in 1986 following the hijacking of an Italian cruise ship named 'Achille Lauro' and the killing of an elderly and disabled American tourist. However, Palestinian officials say that the arrest of Abu Abbas contradicts agreements that have also been signed by the U.S. government.
President Bush is very pleased with the arrest of Abu Abbas and his future trial - 2003-04-17
President Bush expressed satisfaction with the arrest of Palestinian terrorist Abu Abbas and his impending trial, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to pursuing terrorists. Abu Abbas was captured by U.S. special forces in Baghdad, and his extradition to Italy is being pursued legally. This incident raises concerns among Palestinian officials regarding the legality of the arrest under existing agreements.
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President Bush praises the arrest of Abu Abbas, a Palestinian terrorist, by US special forces in Baghdad.
- United States arrest Abu Abbas
- President Bush announce public
- Italian Minister of Justice extradite Abu Abbas
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The arrest of Abu Abbas signifies a strong US stance against terrorism.
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