Kidnapping

Kasau family demand resources as missing mother and daughter are found in one week

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Supporters of missing girl Haimanot Kassau seen at the end of Tisha B’Av, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, July 23, 2026.
Supporters of missing girl Haimanot Kassau seen at the end of Tisha B’Av, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, July 23, 2026.

Haymanot Kasau's parents demand equal resources after missing mother, daughter found in one week

Soldiers from the al-Qaeda-linked National Front for the Liberation of Azawad (FLA) patrol the streets of Kidal, on May 8, 2026.

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A still image taken from an Islamic State (ISIS) video

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Father of Haymanot Kasau asks Knesset to change her status from 'missing' to 'kidnapped'

"At every meeting, the police say it’s 'confidential.' What is the secret they’re not sharing? The work is not being done," said Tesfai Kasau Meshesha, Haymanot's father.

 Haymanot Kasau's family in the Knesset.

Former hostage Emily Damari shares testimony about her time in captivity

In the video, Damari recounted how she and Romi Gonen realized, while in captivity, that the day had marked Israel's Remembrance Day.

 Emily Damari pre surgery holding hand up, March 2, 2025.

‘Netanyahu kidnapped’ on Iranian state-affiliated film amid nuclear talks

Despite the film being released over five months ago, it suddenly made a comeback on Iranian networks, in striking tandem with the US-Iran nuclear negotiations.

 A still from an Iranian film which has a fake scene of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu being kidnapped to Iran after a mysterious accident.

Grammy-nominated singer rerecords hit single in honor of Israeli hostages in Gaza

The Grammy-nominated writer and performer of a song that became an anthem of resilience after the 9-11 attack in New York is hoping it will do the same in Israel.

 ALON OHEL in his Superman pajamas

Haymanot Kasau marks 10th birthday still missing, away from family

Kasau was last seen on February 25, 2024, on the streets of Safed near the immigration absorption center where she lived. All traces of her since have gone cold.

 Nine-year-old Haymanot Kasau. The police released the image on February 26, 2024.

Three killed in shoot-out as South African police rescue abducted American pastor

Pastor Josh Sullivan was abducted last week by gunmen in front of his congregation.

 American pastor Josh Sullivan, 45, allegedly abducted, April 2025.

American pastor kidnapped by armed men in South Africa in front of congregation

American pastor Josh Sullivan was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa, authorities are investigating. His family is calling for prayers for his safe return.

 American pastor Josh Sullivan, 45, allegedly abducted, April 2025.

Israeli held hostage for ransom in northeastern Nigeria, freed by local forces - report

The Nigerian military successfully freed him without gunfire or ransom payment after 24 hours, according to a report by Ynet.

 Nigerian soldiers are seen during a patrol at the Banki IDP camp in Borno, Nigeria April 26, 2017.

Connecticut man escapes 20 years in captivity with only paper, hand sanitizer, and a lighter

The unnamed male victim was reportedly able to escape after he lit a fire in his locked room.

 An officer stands guard at Crosby High School, in Waterbury, Connecticut, US, April 23, 2016.

Palestinian dissident abducted, tortured, and killed by Hamas in Gaza

Hamas loyalists claimed that Odai al-Rabei's alleged participation in anti-Hamas protests meant he was a "traitor."

 Odai al-Rabei's picture seen in the foreground of anti-Hamas protests in Gaza, March 26, 2025