Kidnapping
‘Dad, I’m in Taiz’: A missing boy’s call from Yemen’s front lines
A 14-year-old who disappeared while buying groceries resurfaced 40 days later, telling his father he had joined the Houthis, as families across Yemen describe similar disappearances.
Two-state solution a 'trap we set for Israel,' Lebanon-based Fatah official brags
IDF headstones to include abduction note if soldier was kidnapped, Knesset announces
Ethiopian aliyah activist fears for family's life as armed activities increase across Amhara region
941 days missing: Haymanot Kasau’s family rallies in Jerusalem to demand Shin Bet investigation
The protest follows the Jerusalem Municipality's refusal to permit the abducted girl's family to erect a protest tent.
'Completely baseless': IDF denies report of kidnapping attempts against soldiers near Yellow Line
The claim had been that Israeli soldiers along the Gaza Strip had faced three separate kidnapping attempts, all of which were rebuffed by IDF forces.
Iraq sentences militia member for kidnapping American journalist, in rare move against Iran proxies
“Iraq's Central Criminal Court has sentenced Amir Rahim Jabar Lazim to 15 years in prison under the Anti-Terrorism Law," read the announcement shared by the victim, journalist Shelly Kittelson.
Protest marking anniversary of 'Beautiful Six' hostages' deaths held at Prime Minister's Residence
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum announced the deaths of "The Beautiful Six" shortly following their murder at the hands of Hamas terrorists in August 2024.
Students encouraged to bring red balloons to first day of school for missing child Haymanot Kasau
"The first day of school is always exciting," Haymanot's father Tesfaye Kasau said. "It's a happy day. For us, it's another hard day."
Transgender Israeli computer engineer detained by ICE following kidnapping charges in New Hampshire
Alon later launched federal proceedings against the US prison authorities, and argued that her incarceration in a men's prison and the treatment she received violated her rights.
Video appears to show 600 people abducted in Nigeria mosque attack, residents say
Police had earlier confirmed an attack on worshippers in the area but said they could not verify the number of people abducted.
Haymanot's parents ask Shin Bet chief to take over investigation 911 days after disappearance
“For 911 days, we have been waiting and hoping for our daughter Haymanot to return,” they wrote. “Today, Israel Police has no information, direction, or theory as to what happened to our daughter.”
Gunmen abduct worshippers from Nigeria mosque, police say in latest incident of mass kidnapping
This is the latest incident of mass kidnapping in a region plagued by violent gangs. Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun says that no lives have been lost while security teams assess rescue operations.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of murdered Oct. 7 hostage, represents victims of terrorism at UN
"My son was executed at close range and returned to me after 330 days," said Rachel in a recorded video. "That body that I had carried in my body for nine months, many moons ago."
