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Karl Stefanovic laughs off appearance in Islamic State video
Thursday, 4 Feb 2016 11:25:53
Channel Nine presenter Karl Stefanovic has laughed off his appearance in a new Islamic State (IS) propaganda video, encouraging the terrorist group to tune into the Today show.
The 12-minute video, released on the encrypted Telegram Messenger service, shows chaotic scenes following the San Bernardino shooting and the Paris attacks, both of which were claimed by IS.
Footage of armed soldiers running through the streets and emergency responders carrying a person on a stretcher are shown in the video, which appeals for new recruits.
The narrator praises IS attacks and the video also includes interviews with people who describe an idyllic life under IS.
The video, titled "So we will give him a good life", then cuts to a clip of Stefanovic in a panicked scramble while reporting live outside Le Carillon bar following the Paris attacks.
While Stefanovic was preparing to cross to the Today show, nearby firecrackers caused a stampede to break out on the street behind him.
On Twitter on Thursday, Stefanovic responded to his appearance in the video with humour: "Make sure all you isil bastards tune in Monday. We are giving away heaps of cash and good times."
Twitter users have praised the presenter's response. The Nine Network declined to comment.
IS has featured other well-known figures in previous recruitment videos including US President Barack Obama and former presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush.
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