Hostages and Kidnappings

The father of a hostages taken by Hamas talks about his son's potential return NPR05:09
Hamas hostage deal could topple Netanyahu’s government Jewish News Syndicate02:43
Israeli official: Hostage deal won’t include return of Yahya Sinwar’s body to Hamas All Israel News00:07
Queens man sentenced to 7 years for attempted kidnapping of 5-year-old, Da says Gothamist (Weblog)18:13
Man wanted for kidnapping estranged wife located WTAP17:11
Philadelphia man convicted of kidnapping and robbery in violent Kensington attack Shore News Network17:07
3-year-old found safe after being kidnapped in carjacking, OPD says WOWT16:21

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In the last 10 minutes

Lesson Israel Should Learn: Take No Prisoners American Enterprise Institute10:26

A Higher Price SteynOnline (Weblog)10:23

In the last half-hour

'Deal encompasses all hostages, all stages must be implemented' Arutz Sheva10:15

Who will be exchanged by Israel and Hamas as part of the ceasefire deal? ITV10:14

Hope, anxiety and anger among Jerusalem residents following ceasefire announcement Jerusalem Post10:13

A mother's anguish: One son to be freed from Gaza, another left behind Yahoo! UK & Ireland10:09

Being on a List Does Not Free a Hostage TIME10:08

6 suspected Arambai Tenggol members arrested for abduction, death of Manipur resident Indian Express10:05

Gaza ceasefire thrown into doubt as Israeli cabinet delays vote ABC Online10:05

Philadelphia-Area Jewish, Muslim Leaders Optimistic About Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, Hostage Release Deal Patch10:04

In the last hour

Getting a truce between Hamas and Israel was excruciating. Now comes the hard part CBC.ca10:01

India welcomes Israel-Hamas peace agreement to end 15-month Gaza war India Today09:59

White House denies Gaza ceasefire talks fizzled out, again Diplomatic, by Laura Rozen09:58

France welcomes Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement France in the United Kingdom09:57

CAMERA Op-Ed: Biased Journalism Erases the Hostages CAMERA09:56

With hostage deal, Netanyahu is going all in on Trump The Times of Israel09:53

Israel’s Netanyahu says ‘last-minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza cease-fire deal PBS Online09:50

Just In: Gunmen abduct five persons in Kwara The Nation, Nigeria09:50

Jewish groups around the world are bittersweet on a hostage deal Jerusalem Post09:49

UK urges Israeli cabinet to back Gaza cease-fire deal Anadolu Agency09:46

Peace and Hostage Deal Reached Between Israel and Hamas Voice of America09:43

Police Confirm Shooting of Doctor, Abduction of Others in Kaduna Govt Hospital Attack Politics Nigeria09:41

Aunt of former US hostage on ceasefire deal: ‘I cried’ ABC News09:39

Cousin of a Hamas hostage who died fears the cease-fire will collapse before he gets his… Business Insider09:37

Gaza ceasefire: World Leaders must push for a permanent end to this nightmare Plan International UK (Press Release)09:35

Biden asserts his administration deserves the credit for hostage deal All Israel News09:34

Death toll in Israeli strikes on Gaza rises to 77 since ceasefire: residents Times LIVE09:34

Did Donald Trump force Netanyahu's hand to sign Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal? India Today09:32

In the last 2 hours

Opinion: Gaza deal will only succeed if leaders on all sides sacrifice for peace Centre Daily Times, Pennsylvania09:26

Gaza Ceasefire: Is Hamas Israel Deal Off? How Are Trump And Biden Involved? Miami Herald09:19

Mid-Michigan Jewish leader reacts to Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal WNEM09:16

Video: Gaza ceasefire: The British families of Israel hostages waiting for news Sky News09:14

Myanmar’s Karen BGF Launches ‘Scam Crackdown’ After Chinese Celebs Abducted The Irrawaddy09:13

There is no name for this feeling: Hostage family describes turmoil of waiting for a deal Jerusalem Post09:12

Death Toll in Israeli Strikes on Gaza Rises to 77 since Ceasefire Deal Asharq Al-Awsat09:09

The heartbreaking stories of the Hamas hostages Evening Standard09:04

Biden Spokesman Says Trump Was 'Absolutely Critical' To Israeli Hostage Deal The Daily Caller09:03

Luxury Cancun resort holds family hostage to try and stop them reporting serious issue with… MailOnline09:00

Singapore welcomes impending Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal The Straits Times08:46

Hostage's father reacts to cease-fire pause, calls out White House's 'insufficient' rhetoric Fox News08:42

Netanyahu delays ceasefire vote as right-wing protest against deal mounts Jewish Telegraphic Agency08:40

Turkey hopes for ‘lasting peace’ after Gaza ceasefire: Erdoğan Turkish Minute08:38

Blinken and Amanpour Discuss Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal South Dakota Public Broadcasting08:37

Israel holds off on approving hostage deal, accusing Hamas of reneging on details The Times of Israel08:31

In the last 4 hours

Netanyahu bets on political survival with Gaza ceasefire Macau Business08:23

Biden Takes Victory Lap on Tenuous Ceasefire Deal, Trump Wants Full Credit WhoWhatWhy08:22

Gunmen abduct five persons in Kwara Nigerian Guardian08:18

Singapore welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal, maintains hope for a two-state solution Channel NewsAsia08:17

Smotrich conditions backing first stage of hostage deal on destruction of Hamas next Ynet News08:14

Top Trump official says US will back renewed Israeli offensive in Gaza if needed The Times of Israel08:11

Israel Hamas ceasefire agreement hits snag hours before Sunday peace deal set to start The Mirror08:06

Netanyahu Accuses Hamas Of Backing Out On Parts Of Ceasefire Deal As Israel Continues To Strike Gaza Forbes08:05

Man commits suicide over land dispute in Benue The Daily Trust08:03

The Ceasefire’s Local News Columbia Journalism Review08:02

Israel-Hamas: Who are remaining hostages and when might they be freed? The Independent08:00

Israeli Health Ministry publishes medical protocols for returning hostages AniNews.in07:59

NATO welcomes cease-fire agreement between Israel, Hamas Anadolu Agency07:51

Heroic act! Youth fights with abductor to foil kidnapping attempt of girl, watch Odisha TV07:47

Israel accuses Hamas of backtracking on fragile ceasefire deal Macau Business07:42

Netanyahu says ‘last minute crisis’ holding up truce Trinidad & Tobago Guardian Online07:42

Minor abducted, gang raped by three while going to school; one detained Hindustan Times07:42

Lammy: There must be no back-tracking over Gaza ceasefire deal Evening Standard07:37

Orbanization, American Style Newlines Magazine07:33

EU announces 120 mn euros in Gaza aid after ceasefire France 2407:31

Gunmen Abduct Five Persons in Kwara Community, Rescue Operations Begin ThisDay Live07:19

Hostage deal is painful, but is not a full-scale surrender Arutz Sheva07:18

Netanyahu says ‘last-minute crisis' with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce, hostage deal NBC10, Pennsylvania07:18

US Jewish leaders welcome hostage-ceasefire deal with elation, fear The Times of Israel07:16

'This deal abandons everyone who is left' Arutz Sheva07:12

Hospitals prepare to receive hostages Arutz Sheva07:12

Some hostage families criticize ‘partial’ deal that will leave dozens of hostages behind All Israel News07:11

Netanyahu called Trump before Biden to offer thanks for assistance with Gaza hostage deal All Israel News07:11

READ: All the details of the hostage release & Gaza ceasefire agreement as published in Arab & Israeli media All Israel News07:11

Protesters against deal with Hamas block traffic in Jerusalem Jerusalem Post07:10

Nigeria Police arrest suspected killers of 12-year-old boy in Katsina Daily Post07:10

Israel's Netanyahu says 'last-minute crisis' with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and… CBC.ca07:08

Israeli Attacks Kill 70+ as Netanyahu Delays Cabinet Vote on Cease-Fire Deal Common Dreams07:07

Will Gaza Accord Ensure Netanyahu’s Political Survival? Opponents To Truce Deal Emerge News18.com07:03

Israel-Hamas truce deal brings hope, but no peace, and no reunions yet CBS News07:01

Fugitive wanted for kidnapping estranged wife arrested WSAZ07:00

ABC Melbourne Drive with Ali Moore Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs06:59

Netanyahu postpones cease-fire deal after accusing Hamas of 'reneging' on parts UPI06:55

Netanyahu: no vote on Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas accepts all terms Yahoo! UK & Ireland06:54

Full text of the hostage-ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas The Times of Israel06:50

Israel-Hamas deal draws renewed attention to hostage children Kfir and Ariel Bibas The Times of Israel06:50

Kremlin welcomes cease-fire agreement between Israel, Hamas Anadolu Agency06:42

Iran hails Gaza ceasefire as ‘victory’ for Palestinians Macau Business06:41

Israeli vote on Gaza ceasefire deal paused amid 'last-minute crisis' Evening Standard06:41

Israel delays Gaza ceasefire cabinet vote over 'last minute crisis' euronews06:34

In the last 6 hours

Reaching an Agreement for the Release of Hostages and Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)06:30

Israel accuses Hamas of backtracking on truce deal Gulf News06:27

The U.S. Announces an Israel-Hamas Deal The Dispatch06:22

Father of Hamas hostage 'extremely concerned' after Israeli Cabinet vote on cease-fire delayed Fox News06:20

Palestinian resilience foils Israeli plans in Gaza, politician says after cease-fire Anadolu Agency06:12

Colorado lawmakers of Israeli and Palestinian heritage greet ceasefire with fragile hope Colorado Public Radio06:05

‘Last minute crisis’ with Hamas delaying approval of truce deal: Netanyahu Hindustan Times06:05

Parliamentary Assembly January session: humanitarian crisis and hostages in Gaza on the agenda Council of Europe06:02

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: what you need to know Channel 406:00

Israel strikes in Gaza kill at least 70 after ceasefire accord, residents say DD News06:00

Man accused of kidnapping Patchogue teen expected back in court today News 12 Long Island05:57

Man living in 'torture' not knowing if his brother-in-law is alive Wales Online05:50

Iran calls pending Gaza deal a defeat for Israel, as leaders worldwide welcome pact The Times of Israel05:48

Israel accuses Hamas of backtracking on Gaza ceasefire deal: Live The Independent05:47

Netanyahu says ‘last-minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage… WA Today05:47

Gazans Say Israel Struck War-Ravaged Enclave Hours After Accord Announcement News18.com05:42

Families await news of French hostages as Gaza truce deal advances RFI05:41

Health Ministry announces medical protocol for hostages returned from Hamas captivity Jerusalem Post05:38

Gaza ceasefire brings Baltimore area hope for lasting peace — and an end to a haunting memorial The Baltimore Banner05:38

Netanyahu Postpones Gaza Ceasefire Deal Over Hamas ‘Last Minute Crisis’ Miami Herald05:35

Police Arrest Suspected Killers Of 12-Year-Old Boy In Katsina Channels Television05:34

Netanyahu accuses Hamas of reneging on hostage deal terms Ynet News05:31

What we know about the Gaza ceasefire - and what it means for hostages TheJournal.ie05:30

Ceasefire agreed upon between Israel and Hamas Mercopress05:19

Woman fakes insanity to escape justice after alleged kidnap of three-yr-old Nigerian Guardian05:15

Police confirm hospital attack, abduction by bandits in Katsina Nigerian Guardian05:15

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