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Israeli suspects confess in Germany in Christina Block child abduction case

German prosecutors say two Israelis suspected of helping kidnap billionaire heiress Christina Block’s children flew secretly to Hamburg to confess after arrest warrants were lifted, detailing the chain of command and a toast with Block

Itamar Eichner | 11.28.25

Three charged with robbing, attempting to kidnap businessman over debt

The three residents of Nazareth allegedly attacked and tried to kidnap a local businessman over a debt of several tens of thousands of shekels, even as a civil lawsuit between them was still being heard in court

Israel Moshkovitz | 11.09.25

Israeli Arab man indicted for Hamas-inspired plot to kidnap IDF soldier

Amin Hassan Abd al-Qader Azam, 22, sought to kidnap a soldier to use as a bargaining chip to force Israel to end its military campaign in the Gaza Strip, according to the indictment; he also underwent training and attempted to recruit accomplices

Roy Rubinstein | 09.25.25

Ex-Shin Bet head Yaakov Peri involved in alleged kidnapping of German steakhouse heiress' children

Peri is reportedly involved in the German heiress Christina Block child kidnapping case, allegedly helping assemble the Israeli team that abducted her two children from their father on New Year’s Eve 2023–2024

Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin | 09.06.25

Sara Saleem, the Kurdish US citizen facing trial in Iraq

Kurdish-American woman faces trial after return to Iraq to rebuild life

Sara Saleem returned to Iraq seeking justice for her abduction and stolen business; Instead, she's being prosecuted in a court system orchestrated by Iran-backed forces in Iraq

Jacob Wirtschafter/The Media Line | 06.18.25

אליזבט צורקוב עיתונאים חוקרת ישראלית, נחטפה לפני 7 חודשים על ידי ההתנגדות העיראקית

Trump envoy calls on Iraq to free Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov

She was kidnapped in Baghdad while conducting field work; Adam Boehler accuses Iraqi PM of being 'either incapable or complicit in her abduction'

Ynet | 04.15.25

חיילים מצבא ניגריה, אחרי חטיפה וחילוץ של אזרח ישראלי במדינה

Israeli national rescued in Nigeria after kidnapping for ransom

Man kidnapped on Thursday and freed within 24 hours in military operation; police claim he was under army escort at the time, but military denies, crediting 'strategic pressure' on village leaders for critical intel

Itamar Eichner | 04.06.25

'They put a bag over my head and tied me up': Israeli escapes kidnapping in Wales

Israeli music producer Itay Kashti narrowly escaped a kidnapping attempt in Wales by 3 Muslims who lured him to a supposed business meeting; Judge says kidnapping attempt had antisemitic motives and that 'the kidnappers were inspired by events occurring elsewhere in the world'

Lihi Gordon | 03.17.25

Kidnapped Elizabeth Tsurkov 'may have been transferred to Iran', senior Iraqi official admits

Iraqi prime minister does not know where Israeli-Russian researcher kidnapped in Baghdad in 2023 is being held; Official says 'any decision regarding her will come only from the government in Tehran'; Emma, Elizabeth's sister, tells Ynetnews: 'For the first time since the kidnapping - there is room for optimism'

Smadar Perry, Alexandra Lukash | 03.12.25

Kidnapped Israeli Elizabeth Tsurkov is alive in Iraq and efforts are being made to release her

Iraqi's foreign minister announced that the government in Baghdad is working to release the researcher, who was kidnapped two years ago by a pro-Iranian militia; New push comes with Israel increasing efforts to free her in the background, and optimism in the shadow of Trump's return to the White House and the hostage deal with Hamas

Reuters | 01.23.25

Report: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard plotted to lure and kidnap Israeli journalist

Former political prisoner in Armenia reveals IRGC planned to lure Iran International reporter Babak Eshaghi and another journalist to Turkey-Iran border region; Eshaghi to Ynet: 'I trust my country’s intelligence and security services'

Itamar Eichner | 12.28.24

עינב צנגאוקר מגיעה לשער בגין אחרי פרסום סרטון אות החיים של מתן מהשבי

Not a businesswoman, not a politician, not a nice person: The power of a hostage's mother

Opinion: Einav Zangauker has reluctantly become an international symbol, but Matan's sign of life video reminds us she is a mother who will never abandon her son

Chen Artzi Sror | 12.08.24

'We’re not alone': Brooklyn resident voices relief after police nab suspect in Jewish boy’s kidnapping attempt

Local describes Crown Heights community as vigilant yet resilient after attempted kidnapping, with locals heightening precautions; Eli Cohen commends strong relationship with NYPD, expressing confidence in authorities' commitment to safety

Sharon Kidon | 11.13.24

Masked man attempts to kidnap Hasidic boy walking to synagogue with father in Brooklyn

The incident took place in broad daylight in the Crown Heights neighborhood; Suspect was arrested; Watch footage of the kidnapping attempt

Ynet | 11.10.24

Israeli forces foil Hamas kidnapping plot near Jericho

Investigators discover cell dug pit to hide hostages, with entrance camouflaged near home of one of 3 suspects arrested in West Bank; firearms and explosives seized

Yoav Zitun | 07.22.24

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