Hostages and Kidnappings

Hamas releases four Israeli hostages in second swap Ariana News11:07Hamas Gaza Israel

Hamas hands four Israeli hostages over to Red Cross Radio New Zealand10:59Hamas Gaza Israel

Hamas to release four Israeli hostages today in exchange for imprisoned Palestinians TheJournal.ie08:39Hamas Gaza Israel

Hamas set to release hostages in next exchange for prisoners held by Israel Voice of America10:36Hamas Gaza Israel

Ledger founder David Balland released after kidnapping in France Sifted09:57Ledger France Paris

Ledger co-founder kidnapped, released after ransom demand FinanceFeeds18:32Ledger France Paris

Police nab two additional kidnap suspect connected to AIG Odumosu wife’s abduction ThisDay Live03:41Kidnappings Africa AIG Odumosu

More suspects arrested over ex-AIG Odumosu’s wife kidnap The Punch01:11Kidnappings Africa AIG Odumosu

Hamas publishes names of four hostages it will release on January 25 as part of ceasefire in Gaza The Telegraph, Calcutta01:08Hamas Israel Palestine

Hamas names the 4 hostages it plans to release on Saturday in latest Gaza ceasefire exchange WHDH-TV, Massachusetts16:30Hamas Israel Palestine

Middle East latest: Hamas releases 4 Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners MailOnline10:26Hamas Gaza Israel

Families await return of 4 female soldiers held by Hamas for 15 months Las Vegas Review-Journal02:52Hamas Gaza Israel

Bandits demand ₦540 million ransom for Katsina hospital kidnap victims Naija News09:13Katsina Africa Bandits

Katsina hospital attack: Bandits place N540m ransom on kidnapped staff Daily Post07:26Katsina Africa Bandits

Benedict Cumberbatch kidnapped and robbed in South Africa while filming BBC show JOE.co.uk12:01Benedict Cumberbatch South Africa Africa

Benedict Cumberbatch revealed a "Near-death" experience that completely changed the way he lived his life BuzzFeed22:18Benedict Cumberbatch South Africa Africa

Contrary to agreement: Hamas will free IDF soldiers Karina Ariev, Danielle Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag All Israel News11:08Hamas Gaza Israel

Finally home: Four Israeli hostages were released from Hamas captivity, cross border into Israel All Israel News11:08Hamas Gaza Israel

LP members in Nass raise alarm over missing Anambra lawmaker The Nation, Nigeria05:59Kidnappings Africa Anambra

One month after, Labour Party nass members speak on abduction of Anambra lawmaker Politics Nigeria09:45Kidnappings Africa Anambra

Latest News

In the last 5 minutes

Four female hostages handed over by Hamas arrive back in Israel Jewish News11:16

Hamas hands over four Israeli women hostages to Red Cross in Gaza The Hindu11:15

In the last 10 minutes

Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers as part of Gaza ceasefire Burnaby Now11:09

Finally home: Four Israeli hostages were released from Hamas captivity, cross border into Israel All Israel News11:08

Contrary to agreement: Hamas will free IDF soldiers Karina Ariev, Danielle Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag All Israel News11:08

Crying tears of joy from one eye, and tears of grief from the other All Israel News11:08

In the last 15 minutes

Hamas releases 4 more hostages as part of ceasefire agreement with Israel NPR11:07

Hamas releases four Israeli hostages in second swap Ariana News11:07

'We can't wait!': Liri Albag's friends celebrate her release from Hamas captivity Jerusalem Post11:03

In the last half-hour

latest | Hamas release four female Israeli soldiers as part of ceasefire deal The Irish Independent11:03

'They’re coming back, but you’re not': Grieving mother shares poignant post as IDF hostages come home Ynet News11:00

Hamas hands four Israeli hostages over to Red Cross Radio New Zealand10:59

Hamas hands over four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross as part of ceasefire deal The Age10:56

4 more Israeli hostages freed in cease-fire swap with Hamas Politico EU10:50

Hamas hands over Israeli hostages after parading them in front of crowd The Irish News10:49

In the last hour

Hamas frees four Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza Business Recorder, Pakistan10:47

Watch: Moment four Israeli hostages released by Hamas BBC10:44

West Asia Ceasefire: Hamas Releases 4 Female Israeli Soldiers Who Were Held Captive In Gaza Outlook India10:38

Hamas set to release hostages in next exchange for prisoners held by Israel Voice of America10:36

Israel to receive 4 female soldiers to be released by Hamas SHINE10:35

Four Israeli hostages released Sky News10:33

4 Israeli Women Soldiers, Held By Hamas For 477 Days, Freed In Second Hostage Release News18.com10:32

Hamas hands over 4 Israeli women hostages to Red Cross Gulf News10:31

Crowds gather ahead of latest prisoner swap as part of Gaza ceasefire Irish Examiner10:30

Middle East latest: Hamas releases 4 Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners MailOnline10:26

Middle East updates: Hamas hands over 4 Israeli hostages Deutsche Welle10:25

Israel and Hamas begin second hostage-prisoner exchange Sky News10:23

Hundreds of Hamas fighters gather in Gaza for imminent Israeli hostage handover Shafaq News10:19

In the last 2 hours

Hamas hands over four female Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza euronews10:15

Bandits kill one, abduct five others in Kaduna community Daily Post10:15

Congolese rebels gun down provincial military governor The Daily Trust10:13

Gunmen release abducted medical doctor Premium Times, Nigeria10:12

'Just evil': Top Republican details Russia's 'horrific' mass abductions of Ukrainian children Fox News10:10

Four Israeli hostages to be released by Hamas i News10:05

Crowds gather as four Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinians to be released ABC Online09:45

One Month After, Labour Party NASS Members Speak on Abduction of Anambra Lawmaker Politics Nigeria09:45

Dozens of Hamas fighters gather at key Gaza square for hostage handover Business Recorder, Pakistan09:36

In the last 4 hours

Bandits Demand ₦540 Million Ransom For Katsina Hospital Kidnap Victims Naija News09:13

Four female Israeli hostages expected to be released from Gaza ITV09:05

Hamas asks Red Cross to prepare for hostage transfer: Report Anadolu Agency09:01

Hamas to release four Israeli hostages today in exchange for imprisoned Palestinians TheJournal.ie08:39

Four hostages expected to return in hours Ynet News08:07

Second round of releases in Gaza truce underway Hurriyet Daily News08:04

The hostage deal: Understanding Israel’s conflicting emotions Jerusalem Post07:48

Katsina hospital attack: Bandits place N540m ransom on kidnapped staff Daily Post07:26

In the last 6 hours

Middle East updates: Hamas to release 4 Israeli hostages Deutsche Welle07:11

Leap of faith gone wrong: How Delhi Police tracked down a man who had eloped with his minor stepdaughter Indian Express06:52

'I married willingly': 18-year-old social media influencer refutes kidnap bid, says case filed… The Times of India06:32

Iraq: Demands for release of kidnapped woman journalist International Federation of Journalists06:25

'Kidnapped girl' recovered from Naushahro Feroze The Express Tribune06:01

Court restrains two estate firms from Abuja plot The Daily Trust06:00

LP members in Nass raise alarm over missing Anambra lawmaker The Nation, Nigeria05:59

Cop kidnapped, shot dead in Tank The Express Tribune05:57

Israel and Hamas are set to swap more hostages for prisoners Irish Examiner05:45

‘Kidnapped’ Karachi girl recovered from Naushehro Feroze The Nation05:34

Hamas set to release four Israeli women soldiers as part of second prisoner exchange The Financial Express05:21

In the last 8 hours

Israel and Hamas are set to swap more hostages for prisoners in another test of the Gaza… MailOnline04:51

IFJ, FAJ and the Yemeni union adopt a safety action plan for Yemeni media International Federation of Journalists04:43

Hamas to free 4 women soldiers in second swap with Israel Miami Herald04:37

Journalist Abducted And Assaulted In Nepal International Federation of Journalists04:23

CCTV footage helps police trace kidnapped boy; minor girl taken into custody The Hindu04:10

Hamas to release four Israeli hostages in truce swap Saturday Digital Journal04:09

Hamas set to release 4 Israeli soldier hostages in second swap AsiaOne03:53

Four female Israeli soldiers to be freed by Hamas today in exchange for more than 110… The Irish Independent03:44

Police Nab Two Additional Kidnap Suspect Connected to AIG Odumosu Wife’s Abduction ThisDay Live03:41

Millionaire crypto boss rescued from kidnappers – but not in time to save his finger WA Today03:37

Hamas to release four Israeli soldier hostages in second swap The New Arab03:19

Earlier today

Hamas set to release more hostages CBS News03:13

Families of 4 female hostages Hamas plans to release from Gaza today prepare to reunite The Times of Israel02:57

Families await return of 4 female soldiers held by Hamas for 15 months Las Vegas Review-Journal02:52

Terror Exposed: Inside South East Nigeria’s Unending Cycle Of Kidnap, Revenge, Ruin Independent Nigeria02:36

Bryan man receives life in prison for 2022 kidnap, sexual assault of young child KBTX02:16

New hostage names released CBS News02:02

Hamas set to release four Israeli soldier hostages in second swap Yahoo! UK & Ireland01:21

More suspects arrested over ex-AIG Odumosu’s wife kidnap The Punch01:11

Hamas publishes names of four hostages it will release on January 25 as part of ceasefire in Gaza The Telegraph, Calcutta01:08

News Wrap: Hamas names 4 Israeli hostages it intends to release next PBS Online00:55

Emily Damari asked for Keith Siegel to be released in her place - report Jerusalem Post00:53

Louisville business owner granted work release after alleged assault on accused shoplifter WAVE 3, Kentucky00:15

Yesterday

Boston Firm Says IT Vendor Holding Computers 'Hostage' Law36023:56 24-Jan-25

Depraved transgender sex predator, 21, who abducted and raped a sobbing 14-year-old girl at… MailOnline23:37 24-Jan-25

Three women face new emotional challenges as they navigate their freedom Jewish News Syndicate23:23 24-Jan-25

Israel receives names of 4 female soldiers in Hamas captivity to be returned today AniNews.in23:23 24-Jan-25

What will greet the released hostages at the new hostage treatment complex at Beilinson hospital? Jerusalem Post23:22 24-Jan-25

Report: Freed hostage Emily Damari asked if American-Israeli Keith Siegel could take her place Jewish Telegraphic Agency22:55 24-Jan-25

Freed hostages face new emotional challenges as they navigate freedom Jewish News Syndicate22:53 24-Jan-25

Missing Pakistani Journalist Returned After Four Months of Torture International Federation of Journalists22:47 24-Jan-25

For Israelis, Hamas’s Late Switch on Hostages Symbolizes ‘Sophie’s Choice’ Nature of Negotiating With Terrorists The New York Sun22:30 24-Jan-25

Desperate families await return of four female soldiers held by Hamas Irish Examiner22:28 24-Jan-25

Benedict Cumberbatch Revealed A "Near-Death" Experience That Completely Changed The Way He Lived His Life BuzzFeed22:18 24-Jan-25

Agam Berger's IDF lookout friends to be released, but she remains in Gaza Ynet News22:17 24-Jan-25

The four Israeli women hostages to be freed on Saturday France 2422:14 24-Jan-25

Hamas says to provide names of 4 Israeli hostages on Friday for next swap Macau Business22:11 24-Jan-25

Grandson of NC lawmaker also charged with kidnapping child, arrest warrants say. Child was not… Weston-Salem Journal, North Carolina22:10 24-Jan-25

Desperate families await return of 4 female soldiers held by Hamas for 15 months The Times Colonist22:10 24-Jan-25

Hamas Releases More Israeli Hostages as Part of President Trump’s Ceasefire Deal. The National Pulse22:09 24-Jan-25

Trial to resume in May for Calgary-area man accused in sex assaults, kidnappings Toronto Star22:06 24-Jan-25

Families of first hostages freed in deal celebrate Shabbat first time since their release Jerusalem Post21:51 24-Jan-25

Hamas releases names for 4 female hostages to be released next, possibly violates deal Fox News21:50 24-Jan-25

Hostage to suspicion, acrimony and confusion? The Express Tribune21:48 24-Jan-25

Ledger Co-Founder David Balland Rescued After Shocking Kidnapping Incident DeFi Planet21:45 24-Jan-25

Bulgaria Is Closely Monitoring Implementation of Gaza Ceasefire Agreement, Release of Hostages, Says Foreign Ministry Bulgarian News Agency21:35 24-Jan-25

IFJ Warning to Media After Kidnapping of Reporter in Pakistan International Federation of Journalists21:35 24-Jan-25

Palestinian Authority confirms hostage release on Saturday Shafaq News21:16 24-Jan-25

Diya planned to kidnap Abacha in 1997 – Fadipe Daily Post21:16 24-Jan-25

Trial will resume in May for Alberta man accused in sex assaults, kidnappings Global News21:05 24-Jan-25

Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers of AIG Odumosu’s Wife ThisDay Live20:52 24-Jan-25

Manitoba woman charged with parental abduction in alleged attempt to flee country Global News20:51 24-Jan-25

Police nab two suspects in connection with kidnap of Odumosu’s wife Peoples Gazette20:50 24-Jan-25

Hamas announces hostages to be released in next exchange Voice of America20:43 24-Jan-25

Israeli families of hostages confirm that Hamas will release 4 female soldiers The Times Colonist20:38 24-Jan-25

Manitoba mother, 45, arrested in Toronto after suspected parental abduction CBC.ca20:23 24-Jan-25

More Israeli hostages are being released CBS News20:16 24-Jan-25

Four female soldiers to be freed Saturday in second hostage release of Gaza ceasefire The Times of Israel20:00 24-Jan-25

Who is Liri Albag, the hostage set for release on Saturday? Jerusalem Post19:59 24-Jan-25

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