The group has also been known as The Organization of jihad in Palestine .
The group has also been is linked to Abu Qatada , the British - based Palestinian - Jordanian extremist Sheikh who they demanded be released in exchange for Johnston .
The group has also been known as The Organization of jihad in Palestine and is linked to Abu Qatada , the British - based Palestinian - Jordanian extremist Sheikh who they demanded be released in exchange for Johnston .