Alan Johnston, the BBC journalist held hostage in the Gaza Strip since March, was handed over by his Islamist captors to ruling Hamas officials last Wednesday after almost four months in captivity.

　　Mr Johnston said he had suffered an "extraordinary level of stress and psychological pressure for a long, long time", but added "I feel as well as I can, I think".

　　The BBC reporter had been working in Gaza for three years before being abducted on March 12.