Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades threatens Jewish comedian over 'Brüno' movie

The Jewish comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has increased his security arrangements after a Palestinian terrorist group threatened him. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade issued a statement on Monday threatening the British entertainer for the inclusion of one of its members in his most recent film, "Brüno", in which Baron Cohen plays openly gay Austrian fashion reporter.

"We reserve the right to respond in the way we find suitable against this man," the group was quoted as saying, referring to Cohen. "The movie was part of a conspiracy against the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade."

In the movie, Baron Cohen interviews Ayman Abu Aita, identified as a leader of the Palestinian terrorist group. At one point he beseeches Aita to take him hostage, saying "I want to be famous. I want the best guys in the business to kidnap me. Al-Qaeda is so 2001." Aita has said he is no longer involved in the organization.