Kidnapping
Man who tried to light 12-year-old on fire initially planned kidnapping, police say
An initial investigation found that the suspect, a 30-year-old Jerusalem resident, boarded the bus on February 1 with a bottle containing a "flammable substance," intending some form of arson.
Investigators continue search for Nancy Guthrie, analyze discarded glove
Jewish leaders call for prayers for Nancy Guthrie after FBI releases man from interrogation
'We're in an hour of desperation': Savannah Guthrie begs for help as search for mother continues
Jerusalem Unity Prize awarded in memory of three kidnapped, murdered teens
The three boys, Eyal Yifrach, Gil-ad Shaer, and Naftali Frankel, were hitchhiking and entered a car whose passengers resembled Orthodox Jews. But in fact, they were Palestinian terrorists.
Armed group in Syria's Suwayda takes governor hostage for prisoner's release
The prisoner, who was previously convicted of stealing several vehicles, was released for the safety of the hostages.
Family of Haymanot Kasau issues public invite to prayer and rally ceremony
Haymanot Kasau,10, was abducted from the Safed Absorption Center in late February 2024. Since then, her family has voraciously advocated for her release.
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.
