Kidnapping
Hamas leadership calls for kidnapping of IDF soldiers following death penalty law passing - report
In a document, Hamas described the proposed legislation as a “fascist law,” and urged members of the organization’s military wing to escalate and carry out “active operations.”
Iraq’s militia state: Shelly Kittleson’s kidnapping exposes who runs Baghdad
Hamas urges Hezbollah to kidnap Israeli soldiers in wake of Knesset passing death penalty bill
Foreign journalist holding US passport kidnapped in Baghdad by unknown parties, police say
Father of crypto-millionaire rescued after being held for ransom, mutilated by captors
The millionaire's father was abducted in broad daylight in Paris by four men wearing balaclavas.
Father of Haymanot Kasau asks Knesset to change her status from 'missing' to 'kidnapped'
"At every meeting, the police say it’s 'confidential.' What is the secret they’re not sharing? The work is not being done," said Tesfai Kasau Meshesha, Haymanot's father.
Former hostage Emily Damari shares testimony about her time in captivity
In the video, Damari recounted how she and Romi Gonen realized, while in captivity, that the day had marked Israel's Remembrance Day.
‘Netanyahu kidnapped’ on Iranian state-affiliated film amid nuclear talks
Despite the film being released over five months ago, it suddenly made a comeback on Iranian networks, in striking tandem with the US-Iran nuclear negotiations.
Grammy-nominated singer rerecords hit single in honor of Israeli hostages in Gaza
The Grammy-nominated writer and performer of a song that became an anthem of resilience after the 9-11 attack in New York is hoping it will do the same in Israel.
Haymanot Kasau marks 10th birthday still missing, away from family
Kasau was last seen on February 25, 2024, on the streets of Safed near the immigration absorption center where she lived. All traces of her since have gone cold.
Three killed in shoot-out as South African police rescue abducted American pastor
Pastor Josh Sullivan was abducted last week by gunmen in front of his congregation.
American pastor kidnapped by armed men in South Africa in front of congregation
American pastor Josh Sullivan was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa, authorities are investigating. His family is calling for prayers for his safe return.
Israeli held hostage for ransom in northeastern Nigeria, freed by local forces - report
The Nigerian military successfully freed him without gunfire or ransom payment after 24 hours, according to a report by Ynet.
Connecticut man escapes 20 years in captivity with only paper, hand sanitizer, and a lighter
The unnamed male victim was reportedly able to escape after he lit a fire in his locked room.
