MIAMI: The family of murdered US journalist Steven Sotloff have paid a moving tribute to "his gentle soul", as a friend challenged his jihadist killers to debate the teachings of Islam.

Barak Barfi, speaking Wednesday for the Sotloff family in their first comment since his beheading was shown on a video released by the radical group Islamic State, remembered him as a thoughtful man who enjoyed simple pleasures and was fascinated by the Middle East.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details