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The Palestinian authorities stepped up efforts to find the three persons by setting up road blocks in the area. The militant group al-Aqsa Martyrs" Brigades condemned the kidnappings. There were also public protests in Gaza calling for their release.
Palestinian mediators said on 30 December that they expected the hostages to be released shortly.
Subsequently, all three hostages were released on 30 December, following the release of a video by the kidnappers over the internet. Number ransom was paid for the release of the hostages.
Kate Burton"s brother, Jamie Burton, released a statement on behalf of the family saying that Kate intended to continue working in Gaza. In addition to her native English Burton is fluent in Arabic, French, German and Spanish.
