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
Hezbollah chief Qassem denounces Beirut's inaction following alleged kidnapping of Ahmad Shukr
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem accused Lebanon of inaction over the reported kidnapping of former officer Ahmad Shukr and reiterated Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm.
Hamas publishes second 'Our Narrative' document two years after October 7 massacre
A previous version of Hamas's manifesto, "Our Narrative: Operation Al-Aqsa Flood," was spread online, and in some cases distributed on college campuses.
Antisemitic ISIS-tied rape, kidnapping plot conspirator on bail as Toronto Jews question safety
Azizov was released on bail under court-imposed conditions after being charged in August with 19 different offenses related to kidnapping, sexual assault, firearms, and conspiracy.
Remaining abducted Nigerian schoolchildren freed, government says
The students are among more than 300 pupils and 12 staff seized by gunmen from St Mary's Catholic boarding school in Papiri village in the early hours of November 21.
As Hamas incitement rises, more Israelis entering West Bank's Area A - sources
Officials said Hamas is driving incitement in these areas, while lone-actor attacks remain a concern. They urged Israelis to obey the law and avoid Palestinian Authority cities.
Toronto trio arrested for alleged attempted abductions of Jews, women
The suspects were named as Waleed Khan, 26, Osman Azizov, 18, and Fahad Sadaat, 19.
Israeli woman rescued by police after abduction in Jericho
The suspect in the kidnapping is an acquaintance of hers from work who traveled with her to Jericho for a social gathering.
Gunmen kidnap 13 worshippers in central Nigeria church attack
The attack is the latest in a series of abductions in central Nigeria and puts more pressure on the government, which is under scrutiny from US President Donald Trump.
Nearly two year after disappearance: Police arrest suspect linked to missing girl Haymanut Kasau
Footage obtained by Walla shows a man arriving at the home of a young girl in Beersheba, later reportedly identified as a close friend of the missing Kasau.
Shin Bet Chief Zini: In wake of war, Israelis, Jews face heightened danger of kidnapping
As Zini saw it, the price of future danger from releasing security prisoners and allowing Hamas to continue armed outweighed the price of losing the remaining hostages.