Hostages and Kidnappings

State of Israel 'given up on hostages', released captives and families tell 'Post' Jerusalem Post09:39
‘Horrified, furious & terrified’: Hostages families decry resumption of Gaza War, accuse gov’t of ‘abandoning hostages’ All Israel News08:30
60 feet underground in a 3-foot-wide tomb: Freed Israeli hostage details captivity ABC News23:15
Property developer’s 11-year-old son abducted in Coimbatore; driver held The Hindu13:26
The Welsh town feeling held hostage by badly behaved children North Wales Live09:52
Trenton man arrested for holding 9 people, including 6 children, hostage in home WCJB TV20 News, Florida21:14
The Israeli Jew kidnapped by British jihadi thugs Spiked15:13

Latest News

In the last 5 minutes

Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds are ‘only the beginning,’ Netanyahu says Las Vegas Review-Journal20:40

Future negotiations with Hamas 'will take place only under fire', says Netanyahu France 2420:37

In the last half-hour

Netanyahu accuses media of echoing 'Hamas propaganda' as Gaza war resumes Fox News20:20

In the last hour

Israel reportedly issues brutal ultimatum to Hamas after commencing massive airstrikes: 'The gates of hell will open in … The Blaze20:12

Netanyahu banks on political dividends as he restarts Gaza war Yahoo! UK & Ireland20:11

Israeli Air Strikes Likely Aimed at Getting Hamas Back to Negotiating Table — Or May Indicate a Wider Ground War The New York Sun20:09

Gaza offensive will continue until all Israeli hostages are returned: Defense minister Anadolu Agency19:56

‘Hold the Browns hostage’: Browns’ new filing says city’s fight harms Clevelanders, taxpayers Cleveland 1919:48

Report: Rohingya militant groups kill, torture community’s refugees in Bangladesh BenarNews19:47

In the last 2 hours

Israel Pounds Gaza With Airstrikes After Hamas Ceasefire Breaks Down Over Hostage Talks The Daily Caller19:39

Israel strikes on Gaza spark global condemnation, US blames Hamas The Times of Malta19:38

Ceasefire shattered as Israel launches strikes in Gaza The New Daily19:36

Nigerian faith leaders appeal to US to pressure their country on religious violence Religion News Service19:35

Israel attacks that ended Gaza ceasefire 'only the beginning' says Netanyahu Yahoo! UK & Ireland19:31

Gaza war: Families accuse Netanyahu of sacrificing captives The New Arab19:28

UK parliamentary October 7 report: Largest loss of UK life in Middle East terrorist attack Jerusalem Post19:26

European nations express ‘great concern’ over renewed fighting in Gaza The Times of Israel19:25

Netanyahu says Gaza strikes that killed hundreds are 'only the beginning' ITV19:12

Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds are 'only the beginning' Burnaby Now19:09

Hamas’s refusal to compromise preceded IDF strikes, sources say Jerusalem Post19:07

LIVE NOW: ‘Abject fear’ returns to Gaza, Security Council hears, as UN calls for urgent renewal of ceasefire and… UN Geneva (Press Release)19:07

In the last 4 hours

Father of American hostage Edan Alexander discusses the future of his son's release ABC News18:36

Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire as 'hell' unleashed in horror strikes with 'blood everywhere' The Mirror18:29

Israel's new Gaza offensive: What's different this time - analysis Jerusalem Post18:27

Trump cuts to team finding Ukraine stolen children spark US outrage i News18:27

US envoy to UN says blame for renewed Gaza fighting ‘lies solely with Hamas’ The Times of Israel18:24

Netanyahu has gone back to war. But Israel is not with him New Statesman18:18

'We don't have time... they don't have time' Arutz Sheva18:09

Vigilantes rescue kidnap victims in Taraba Daily Post18:06

Israel threatens to intensify Gaza strikes unless Hamas resumes ‘genuine’ talks The Times of Israel18:03

Mahmoud Khalil is a Palestinian political prisoner, and he is not the first in the U.S. Mondoweiss18:02

Israel declares ceasefire 'over' as it launches airstrikes in Gaza killing hundreds New England Public Media18:01

Why Netanyahu broke the ceasefire - and what it means now i News17:58

Niger: Bandits abduct seven in Kontagora Daily Post17:56

Security Council Press Statement on UN Interim Security Force for Abyei Detention, Abduction and Looting by Rapid… United Nations (Press Release)17:54

Israel says new Gaza offensive will continue until all hostages released Yahoo! UK & Ireland17:52

Kidnapping suspects accused of fleeing to Detroit extradited to Sioux Falls The Mitchell Republic17:47

The Israeli Hostages Who Forged Connections With Their Captors Moment Magazine17:36

Israel says it will not cease hostilities in Gaza Strip until all hostages returned News.am17:35

How a Cork priest survived Argentina’s military junta and found love amidst the darkness Irish Examiner17:05

Israelis accuse Netanyahu of sacrificing hostages as army resumes Gaza strikes France 2417:05

Ceasefire officially ends as Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas refuses to release hostages Human Events17:00

Australia's economy 'held hostage' by US tariffs The North West Star16:53

Israeli strikes kill more than 400 in Gaza, Palestinians say Radio New Zealand16:44

In the last 6 hours

Trump terminates program tracking mass abductions of Ukrainian children The Washington Post16:34

LIVE NOW: Security Council meets on Gaza crisis, UN calls for urgent renewal of ceasefire and hostage releases UN Geneva (Press Release)16:34

Man who kidnapped girl from Prince Albert playground to live in Regina after release saskNOW16:25

Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won't return after Israel resumes fighting MailOnline16:24

World Leaders Rush to Condemn Israel Breaking Ceasefire, Killing Over 400 Palestinians in Devastating Strike Latin Times16:21

IDF strikes Gaza, but is Israel ready for a full war restart? Ynet News16:16

ATC extends Armaghan's physical remand till March 24 The News International16:15

'Dangerous escalation': World leaders react to Israeli strikes on Gaza ABC Online16:10

Does Netanyahu think endless war in Gaza will help him cling to power? The Independent15:58

Pesach Message from the President 5785 / 2025 Board of Deputies15:58

Katz: IDF strikes to continue until hostages freed, southern threats removed Jerusalem Post15:55

Police bust kidnappers' informants, cultists, vandals in Ondo The Punch15:53

Unable to conceive, couple caught on CCTV abducting child from Jaipur railway station, arrested Indian Express15:43

Israel strikes on Gaza spark global condemnation The Times of Malta15:25

'Too late for us. But for other hostages, it is not too late.' Arutz Sheva15:06

Trump gave ‘green light’ to Israel before Gaza bombing: report The Independent15:05

Why the Gaza ceasefire has not held BBC14:57

DRC: M23's rampant human rights abuses demand international action Amnesty International UK (Press Release)14:55

Israel Strikes in Gaza Widen Attacks on Iran’s Militant Allies Yahoo! US14:53

Bellingham infant kidnapped by father on St. Patrick’s Day, rescued hours later by police MyNorthwest14:53

Over 400 killed in Gaza as Israel breaks ceasefire, Ben-Gvir returns to cabinet Al-Monitor14:49

'Crime and kidnap' travel warning for Kenyan city after murder of Scots businessman Daily Record14:47

In the last 8 hours

Why did Netanyahu end the Gaza ceasefire? MailOnline14:32

DRC: M23’s rampant human rights abuses demand concerted international action Amnesty International (Press Release)14:26

Trump threatened 'hell' - then Israel launched biggest Gaza bombing since ceasefire i News14:25

At Knesset meeting, Smotrich says hostages’ families are heard ‘too much’ The Times of Israel14:23

European leaders condemn renewed violence in Gaza, call for ceasefire Hurriyet Daily News14:18

"Diplomacy has failed, Hamas will pay the price": Israel Envoy to India AniNews.in14:13

Gaza: Israeli attacks put Palestinians and Israeli hostages at risk Norwegian Refugee Council (Press Release)14:11

Israeli strikes kill over 400 in Gaza amid truce standoff Malayala Manorama13:59

Police Arrests Kidnappers’ Spies In Ondo Independent Nigeria13:53

Death toll in Israeli strikes on Gaza now over 400; ceasefire on brink GMA News13:51

'Hamas chose war by refusing to release hostages' RTHK13:39

Constitution Committee finishes preparation of judicial reform bill Jerusalem Post13:33

‘If Hamas won’t release our hostages, blows will intensify,’ warns DM Katz amid int’l outcry over Israel’s Gaza strikes All Israel News13:26

Video: What happened to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire - and could there be another one? Sky News13:20

Families Of Israeli Hostages Say Renewed Attacks In Gaza Could Be a Death Sentence For Their Loved Ones Latin Times13:18

Hamas Says Israeli Hostage Killed in Strikes on Gaza Miami Herald13:12

Man accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend and stealing her bearded dragon Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk13:01

Israel vows to fight in Gaza after deadliest strikes since truce Buenos Aires Times12:55

Israeli strikes on Hamas amount to 'death sentence' for remaining hostages, terror group says Fox News12:44

Earlier today

'A death sentence': Freed hostages reject Israeli return to war in Gaza Jerusalem Post12:32

Man takes brother hostage in Tondo GMA News12:30

Israel's attacks Gaza: Will Trump's full backing lead to Hamas releasing hostages? Jerusalem Post12:22

Mustafa Amir murder case: Armaghan's physical remand extended till March 24 Geo.tv12:09

Hostages' families denounce Smotrich Arutz Sheva12:04

In bombing Gaza, Netanyahu has chosen domestic politics over hostages The Independent12:02

Hamas issues chilling 'death sentence' warning for remaining hostages after its 'PM was killed… MailOnline11:53

Israeli forces strike Hamas targets, ending ceasefire as Hamas refuses to free hostages Fox News11:51

Trump said to ‘green-light’ renewal of Gaza strikes, as world laments truce collapse The Times of Israel11:37

Shots fired as tanker boarded off West Africa in suspected kidnapping incident TradeWinds11:34

Israel launches 'extensive' strikes against Hamas as hostage, ceasefire talks stall Ottawa Citizen11:31

Israel Vows To Fight On In Gaza After Deadliest Strikes Since Truce Latin Times11:26

Hostage families accuse Netanyahu of deception as ceasefire collapses Evening Standard11:26

Child abduction proceedings adjourned where respondent was refused legal aid at the last minute (High Court) Thomson Reuters - Practical Law11:23

More Than 400 Reportedly Killed In Israeli Air Strikes In Gaza RTT News11:20

Hundreds Dead In Gaza After Major Israeli Airstrikes End Ceasefire Forbes11:11

Israel vows to "act against Hamas with increasing military strength" AniNews.in11:10

Israel Demands Hamas Release All Hostages and Resumes Airstrikes on Gaza Ukraine Military News11:10

Israel, Launching Extensive Airstrikes Against Hamas in Gaza, Warns the ‘Gates of Hell’ Will Open Absent Release of… The New York Sun11:09

US issues travel advisory to citizens in Kenya, cites crime, terrorism and kidna... Tuko News11:05

Families urge Netanyahu to 'stop the killing' of Gaza hostages as Israeli launches deadly… France 2410:58

What to Know About Israel's Wave of Deadly Gaza Attacks TIME10:57

Hostage dies in Gaza as Israeli strikes intensify Shafaq News10:51

Hostage families warn resumption of hostilities in Gaza ‘killing the captives’ The Times of Israel10:46

Hundreds killed as Israel launches a series of airstrikes on Gaza New England Public Media10:44

Israel launches airstrikes into Gaza Strip amid collapse of ceasefire with Hamas The Washington Times10:42

Israeli strikes kill 326 in Gaza, threatening complete collapse of ceasefire Irish Examiner10:30

Gaza: 'Benjamin Netanyahu plans on increasing the military pressure' until the hostages are… France 2410:28

US Embassy issues travel advisory to its citizens The Star, Kenya10:27

'Greatest fear realised': Families of Israeli hostages slam Netanyahu as Gaza strikes put captives 'at grave risk' LBC News10:24

view more headlines

18 Mar 20:40

Don't miss out! Get the day's top headlines delivered to your inbox

About our Hostages and Kidnappings news

Latest news on hostage and kidnapping stories from around the world, in a live news feed aggregated from mainstream, alternative and independent sources.

Hostages and Kidnappings

Latest News

About our Hostages and Kidnappings news

World Top Stories