The start of Johnston 's ninth week in captivity came with reports in a Palestinian newspaper that Johnston 's kidnappers had set three requirements for his release . They demanded a plot of land , a $ 5 million ransom , and the release of Sajida Mubarak Atrous al-Rishawi , imprisoned in Jordan for attempting to carry out a suicide bombing in the 2005 Amman bombings . However , the reports also noted that negotiations for his release remained difficult and that he would not likely be released soon
2005 Amman bombings
2005 Amman bombings
Kidnapping of Alan Johnston