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Hostages & Kidnappings

Amber Alert issued for 2-year-old Virginia girl possibly headed to North Carolina WITN17:04Virginia Beach Amber Alert Virginia

Amber Alert issued for missing 2-year-old from Virginia who may be headed to North Carolina KCRG TV 9, Iowa18:17Virginia Beach Amber Alert Virginia

'Every day there was like hell': Freed Gaza hostages recount captivity at Tel Aviv rally AsiaOne23:20Tel Aviv Israel Hamas

Freed Gaza hostages recount their captivity at rally in Tel Aviv The Age20:16Tel Aviv Israel Hamas

Two more abducted NYSC members freed after 106 days Premium Times, Nigeria12:21Zamfara Nigeria Kidnappings Africa

NYSC confirms kidnappers released corps members in Zamfara after 2 months International Centre for Investigative Reporting15:31Zamfara Nigeria Kidnappings Africa

Gunmen kidnap Nasarawa varsity students Daily Post04:45Nasarawa Nigeria Kidnappings Africa

Just in: Protest as gunmen invade Nasarawa University community, kidnap 10 stude... Legit NG03:46Nasarawa Nigeria Kidnappings Africa

Israeli hostage in Gaza killed in captivity AniNews.in19:04Israel Gaza Middle East

Israeli hostage murdered in Hamas captivity Ynet News14:45Israel Gaza Middle East

Wisconsin Dells man gets probation in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Kenosha News09:06Gretchen Whitmer Michigan Crime Michigan

Final 2 men connected to Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot sentenced Grand Rapids Press, Michigan03:27Gretchen Whitmer Michigan Crime Michigan

Radda joins security operatives, foil attack on community, rescue kidnapped victim News Diary Online08:24Katsina Nigeria Africa

Gov. Radda joins security operatives, foil attack on community, rescue kidnapped victim Nigerian Guardian05:43Katsina Nigeria Africa

Live updates | Gaza death toll tops 17,700 and Yemen rebels threaten ship traffic to Israel Toronto Star16:42Israel Gaza Hamas

Live updates | Gaza death toll tops 17,700 as Yemen rebels threaten ship traffic to Israel Toronto Star16:21Israel Gaza Hamas

Israeli teen hostage reveals how she protected pet dog for nearly 2 months in Hamas captivity:… New York Post13:43Hamas Israel Gaza

Freed teen hostage says pet dog helped get her through Hamas captivity CBS News11:51Hamas Israel Gaza

Israel tanks reach heart of Khan Younis; Qatar says hostage deal window narrowing The Week10:08Qatar Gaza Hamas

Coup attempt: Ex-Sierra Leone president confined to home, under investigation The Daily Trust06:07Qatar Gaza Hamas

Latest News

In the last 15 minutes

Gaza doctor abducted from Al-Shifa feared tortured by Israel The New Arab11:01

In the last hour

Three decades and going: how 2 women took turns to fight for justice against an IPS officer and President’s Police… Indian Express10:39

Hamas armed wing: Israel cannot recover its hostages without negotiations Jerusalem Post10:36

In the last 2 hours

Israel tanks reach heart of Khan Younis; Qatar says hostage deal window narrowing The Week10:08

'We will dance again': Freed Hamas hostage Mia Schem gets poignant tattoo commemorating Nova… Mail Online09:34

Gold One Modder East mine: One hostage released, tensions escalating, says NUM Eyewitness News09:28

In the last 4 hours

Kidnapping: Senator tasks Nass on new robust strategies Vanguard, Nigeria09:03

50-minute phone call: What Israel's Netanyahu and Russia's Putin talked about Hindustan Times08:55

Nass tasked on new robust strategies to curb kidnapping Peoples Gazette08:45

Radda joins security operatives, foil attack on community, rescue kidnapped victim News Diary Online08:24

Gov. Radda, security operatives foil attack on community The Daily Trust08:01

This Finnish Jew wore a dress with names of Israeli hostages to Independence Day ball Jerusalem Post07:25

In the last 6 hours

Qatar says talks for fresh Gaza pause ongoing, chides Israel for rejecting ceasefire The Times of Israel07:13

Released Israeli hostage gets tattoo in memory of attack Ynet News06:49

Coup attempt: Ex-Sierra Leone president confined to home, under investigation The Daily Trust06:07

Police rescue kidnapped housewife in Kaduna Daily Post05:57

Gov. Radda joins security operatives, foil attack on community, rescue kidnapped victim Nigerian Guardian05:43

A look inside the lives of the youngest former Israeli hostages euronews05:34

In the last 8 hours

Nurse who treated elderly while in captivity says hostages in ‘impossible conditions’ The Times of Israel04:51

Yermak and Soros meet to discuss initiatives, return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia The New Voice of Ukraine04:40

Thousands rally again in Tel Aviv for release of Hostages CNN04:40

Soldiers Shoot A Palestinian, Abduct Five, In Hebron International Middle East Media Center04:35

Qatar says efforts to renew humanitarian pause in Gaza 'continuing' The Peninsula04:17

Video: 'I didn't sleep for 49 days': Released hostages describe terror of Hamas captivity Sky News04:12

'I didn't sleep for 49 days': At Tel Aviv rally, freed Israeli hostages describe captivity in Gaza Ynet News04:09

I'm A Celeb's Fred Sirieix reveals show's 'kidnapping' methods which sees campmates blindfolded … Mail Online04:00

Qatar Says Efforts to Renew Israel-Hamas Truce 'Continuing' News18.com03:55

Soldiers Confiscate Cars, Abduct Four Young Men, In Bethlehem International Middle East Media Center03:34

Kidnapped teen vanished without trace until chilling Polaroid photo turns up year later The Mirror03:20

Meta's oversight board ramps up scrutiny on violent content in Israel-Hamas war CTech03:16

Earlier today

Dec. 10 – Human Rights Day: Do not Forget Thousands of Ukrainian Children Kidnapped by Russia Kyiv Post03:13

Libyan militias are ‘making a killing’ off kidnapping refugees for ransom Al Jazeera02:54

Vigil for Israeli hostages as thousands march in latest Free Palestine rally The Age02:53

Israeli Army Abducts Two Palestinians, Injures One, in Ramallah and Al-Biereh International Middle East Media Center02:33

Red Cross tells hostage's parents: 'Think of the Palestinians' Arutz Sheva02:19

BREAKING: Nigerian Air Force eliminates terrorist kingpin Yello Janbros in massive airstrike Politics Nigeria01:55

Freed Thai national recounts his 50 days in Gaza as a hostage Channel NewsAsia01:53

Israeli Forces Push into Southern Gaza Asharq Al-Awsat01:40

Manipur: Student abducted in broad daylight Imphal Free Press01:26

Language Matters | How the word ‘hostage’ used to mean something quite different South China Morning Post01:19

Both a hostage situation as well as a sit-in: Gold One Management South African Broadcasting Company00:58

Kidnapped Manipur Man Rescued In A Day, AK-47 Found From Those Arrested NDTV.com00:55

Yesterday

Palghar man concocts own kidnapping story to extract money from his father Indian Express23:42 9-Dec-23

Gov joins military operation to rescue abducted civilian The Nation, Nigeria23:33 9-Dec-23

'Every day there was like hell': Freed Gaza hostages recount captivity at Tel Aviv rally AsiaOne23:20 9-Dec-23

Blinken stresses to Red Cross chief that access must be granted to hostages in Gaza The Times of Israel23:15 9-Dec-23

Maharashtra Man Plan His Own Kidnapping To Extort Money From Father NDTV.com22:52 9-Dec-23

Manipur Police rescues kidnapped 22-year-old youth, arrests eight with weapons Hindustan Times22:24 9-Dec-23

After weeks in Hamas tunnels, some freed child hostages still speaking in whispers The Times of Israel22:24 9-Dec-23

Israeli Forces Abduct Two Palestinians Near Qalqilia, Damage Vehicles International Middle East Media Center21:26 9-Dec-23

‘I left my good friends’: In videos shown in Tel Aviv, freed hostages share their stories. The New York Times20:52 9-Dec-23

Iran arrests 4 gangsters suspected of kidnapping foreigners China.org.cn20:24 9-Dec-23

Freed Gaza hostages recount their captivity at rally in Tel Aviv The Age20:16 9-Dec-23

Freed Hostages Recount Captivity in Gaza Voice of America20:01 9-Dec-23

Elderly Israeli hostage says Hamas terrorists removed her oxygen machine during 'unbearable'… Mail Online19:47 9-Dec-23

‘In the line of fire’: The crucial, neutral role the Red Cross plays in conflicts CNN19:40 9-Dec-23

Israel’s military blames Hamas for death of hostage held in Gaza NBC News19:35 9-Dec-23

Ten convicted for kidnapping, selling Noida woman as bride in Haryana Hindustan Times19:16 9-Dec-23

Generation after generation, Israeli prison marks a rite of passage for Palestinian boys Independent Tribune19:04 9-Dec-23

Israeli hostage in Gaza killed in captivity AniNews.in19:04 9-Dec-23

Colorado Woman Jumps Out of Moving Car on Highway to Escape Kidnapper Boyfriend: Police The Messenger18:56 9-Dec-23

Manipur student abducted by militants, rescued The Times of India18:27 9-Dec-23

Amber Alert issued for missing 2-year-old from Virginia who may be headed to North Carolina KCRG TV 9, Iowa18:17 9-Dec-23

‘Intense fear, zero sleep’: Freed hostages recall captivity, in videos shown at rally The Times of Israel17:57 9-Dec-23

Ex-Gaza hostages bare their ordeals at Tel Aviv rally The New Daily17:33 9-Dec-23

Freed Gaza hostages recount captivity at Tel Aviv rally Reuters17:13 9-Dec-23

A Poster from Cuba’s Jewish Community for the Hostages in Gaza Demands ‘Free Them’ Translating Cuba17:10 9-Dec-23

Amber Alert issued for 2-year-old Virginia girl possibly headed to North Carolina WITN17:04 9-Dec-23

Phantom abduction, manners come first, man's best friend Bangkok Post16:49 9-Dec-23

Live updates | Gaza death toll tops 17,700 and Yemen rebels threaten ship traffic to Israel Toronto Star16:42 9-Dec-23

Thousands gather in Tel Aviv to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza France 2416:31 9-Dec-23

'Shadows of children' - For the youngest hostages, life moves forward in whispers Stuff.co.nz16:27 9-Dec-23

Live updates | Gaza death toll tops 17,700 as Yemen rebels threaten ship traffic to Israel Toronto Star16:21 9-Dec-23

Amber Alert Issued for BC: 2 month old abducted in Surrey My Tri-Port Now16:13 9-Dec-23

Gingerbread Houses Are Based On Cannibalism, And 16 Other Terrifying Origins Behind Christmas Traditions BuzzFeed16:09 9-Dec-23

Surrey RCMP issue Amber Alert for abducted 2-month-old baby; suspect is Skylar William McCauley Fraser Valley News15:46 9-Dec-23

BC-wide Amber Alert issued for abducted 2-month-old girl in Surrey Victoria Buzz15:43 9-Dec-23

Released hostage: 'Until they [all] return, I won't be able to recover' Jerusalem Post15:16 9-Dec-23

‘Shadows of children’: For the youngest Hamas hostages, life moves forward in whispers Los Angeles Times15:09 9-Dec-23

Israeli hostage murdered in Hamas captivity Ynet News14:45 9-Dec-23

Amber Alert issued for missing 2-year-old from Virginia Beach WDBJ714:41 9-Dec-23

Manipur violence | CBI files charge sheet against nine accused in Naga woman abduction-killing case The Hindu14:39 9-Dec-23

25-year-old Israeli hostage killed in Gaza, body used in Hamas propaganda video New York Post14:19 9-Dec-23

Israeli hostage killed during attempted rescue according to victim's Kibbutz MSNBC (Video)14:12 9-Dec-23

Katsina Governor joins military operation to rescue abducted civilian, foil bandits’ attack Daily Post14:10 9-Dec-23

Released 77 year old hostage: 'It reminded me of the Holocaust' Arutz Sheva14:06 9-Dec-23

Released hostage: 'I left behind friends, they are all very old and sick' Arutz Sheva14:06 9-Dec-23

Released hostage: 'The terrorist took my oxygen machine' Arutz Sheva14:06 9-Dec-23

Four members of a hostage-taking group arrested in northwestern Iran: IRGC commander Tehran Times13:55 9-Dec-23

Daily Briefing Dec 9: Day 64 – Failed hostage rescue as IDF pushes into Hamas strongholds The Times of Israel13:44 9-Dec-23

Katsina gov joins military operation to rescue abducted civilian, foil bandits’ attack Vanguard, Nigeria13:44 9-Dec-23

Virginia Beach Amber Alert NBC 2913:34 9-Dec-23

Israeli killed in 'failed' hostage rescue operation in Gaza Shafaq News12:58 9-Dec-23

Pro-Palestine NYU student says she was suspended, lost scholarship after tearing down posters of Israeli hostages The Blaze12:54 9-Dec-23

‘Shadows of Children’: For Youngest Gaza Hostages, Life Moves Forward in Whispers Voice of America12:34 9-Dec-23

Fighting intensifies in northern Gaza, 18 hostages believed to be dead Fox News12:26 9-Dec-23

Two more abducted Nysc members freed after 106 days Premium Times, Nigeria12:21 9-Dec-23

Half of Gaza's population is starving, warns UN BBC12:11 9-Dec-23

Mother of Naama Levy, from harrowing Gaza video: ‘Each minute is an eternity in hell’ The Times of Israel12:02 9-Dec-23

Five held for kidnapping and assaulting three persons in Mannady The Hindu11:35 9-Dec-23

Live 11:45 Am Et: Thousands of Israelis Rally to Urge for Remaining Hostages to Be Freed The Epoch Times (Video)11:31 9-Dec-23

Families and friends of hostages gather in Tel Aviv as Israel pushes offensive in southern Gaza France 2411:16 9-Dec-23

Israel and Hamas fail to reach another hostage agreement Fox News11:12 9-Dec-23

Student abducted from college rescued in Manipur, 8 arrested India Today11:11 9-Dec-23

Live Updates: Israeli hostage killed in Hamas captivity as Erdogan blasts US policy Al-Monitor10:52 9-Dec-23

Baldur’s Gate 3: How Much Time Do You Have to Rescue Orin’s Victim – Answered Prima Games10:41 9-Dec-23

Son distraught after Hamas kidnapped his mother: Dr. Shoshan Haran helped thousands of African… Orato World Media09:59 9-Dec-23

Manipur violence | CBI files chargesheet against nine accused in Naga woman abduction-killing case The Hindu09:53 9-Dec-23

An NYU student who tore down posters of Israeli hostages says was suspended, lost her… Yahoo! UK & Ireland09:33 9-Dec-23

Trans woman warns of dating app danger after Tinder abduction PinkNews.co.uk09:25 9-Dec-23

Haiti - Insecurity : More than 8,000 victims of violence in 11 months HaitiLibre09:18 9-Dec-23

EXCLUSIVE: Boko Haram Suspect Arrested In Abuja Estate After Serial Kidnapping Incidents Sahara Reporters09:02 9-Dec-23

FBI Reminding Citizens to Report Suspected International Kidnappings FBI (Press Release)09:01 9-Dec-23

Israeli hostage 'killed in crossfire' in army rescue attempt The New Arab08:37 9-Dec-23

‘Shadows of children:’ For the youngest hostages, life moves forward in whispers Miami Herald08:29 9-Dec-23

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