Zarkawi Group Holds Two Turks for Ransom

Al Jazeera broadcast a videotape that shows the two Turkish truck drivers’ passports and three masked men. Zarqawi’s Tawhid and Jihad movement has claimed responsibility for the kidnappings. The militants announced that they would kill the hostages in 48 hours if the company the men work for does not cease its operations in Iraq.

America Steps up Zarqawi Hunt

American soldiers in Iraq asked Fallujah inhabitants for help in capturing Al Zarqawi. American planes reportedly dropped Arabic language leaflets containing information about Zarqawi and enticing residents with a large reward for his capture.

The leaflet reads, "Zarqawi cuts the throats of innocents and has killed many Iraqis for fun. If you have any information related to Al Zarqawi and his activities please do not hesitate to contact us."