And the links above specifically “outrage and our condemnation of this senseless spilling of innocent blood” and “there is no excuse for such acts, whatever the cause may be”.

The imam of the Jamia Mosque in New Delhi specifically stated that “Islam doesn’t allow the killing of innocent people, irrespective of their religious affiliation.” That kind of refutes your point entirely, doesn’t it?

“Don’t kill anybody and don’t take hostages” IS the same as “release them alive”. Your request is met.