Family of British captor in Texas Synagogue attack condemn his actions

Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, one of the Beth Israel hostages, posted on Facebook after his ordeal, saying he felt "grateful to be alive."

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During the siege at the synagogue, Akram was heard repeatedly demanding the release of Aafia Siddiqui, who is currently imprisoned in a nearby jail on terror charges.

The FBI has said that Akam was motivated by a single issue, believed to be Dr. Aafia's release, that was "unconnected to the Jewish community" and that they're continuing to look at possible motives.

Speaking to JC from Karachi, a source close to the family of Dr. Aafia said: "We distance ourselves from any kind of violence. We have never endorsed any violent action for the release of Dr Aafia who is a victim of injustice. We have and will continue to campaign peacefully for the release of Aafia."

The Simon Wiesenthal Center condemned those calling for Aafia's release saying: "The terrorist demanded the release of Dr. Aafia Saddiqui convicted of shooting at American troops in Afghanistan. Dr. Aafia Saddiqui not only hates Americans, but she is also a raving Jew-hater. At her trial in 2008, Saddiqui made continuous anti-Semitic comments and demanded that no Jew be allowed to serve on the jury."