This could be a real mess.  From what we understand, the jet was on its way from Algiers to Paris.  The hijackers made their move shortly after takeoff.  They forced the pilot to land at a nearby airstrip in the town of Medea, just south of Algiers where it is suspected that the hijackers met up with some of their comrades.  

The hostages are French nationals and the French government has asked us to handle this rescue mission.  This group of terrorists has been targeting the French since 1993 and they're getting pretty sick of it.  They want to take action.

These GIA guys are fanatics, so you could have your hands full.  They're cold and ruthless killers.  They butcher their own countrymen, so they won't think twice about the hostages.
     


