A mass abduction reported in a region terrorized by Boko Haram, and another days later at a primary school, highlighted the government’s inability to control crime and armed insurgency.
Tag: Kidnapping and Hostages
Israel-Hamas Talks Over Hostage Releases and a Cease-Fire Stall
Officials say Hamas has continued to press Israel for a commitment to a permanent cease-fire after a multistage release of all hostages, but Israel has refused.
U.N. Team Finds Grounds to Support Reports of Sexual Violence in Hamas Attack
The United Nations experts also said that they had “clear and convincing information” that hostages seized in Israel on Oct. 7 had been sexually abused in Gaza, and that they had looked into reports of abuse of Palestinians in Israeli detention.
Kamala Harris to Meet With Israel’s Gantz and Push for Pause in Fighting in Gaza
In a White House meeting on Monday afternoon with Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, the vice president also focused on the need for a deal to free hostages.
Kamala Harris to Meet With Top Israeli Official as Cease-Fire Talks Continue
The vice president expects to discuss the urgency of a hostage deal and getting food and supplies to Palestinian civilians with a member of Netanyahu’s war cabinet.
As U.N. Warns of Famine in Gaza, Cease-Fire Remains Elusive
With the approach of Ramadan, as well as protests by hostage families and a threatened Palestinian march on the Aqsa mosque, pressure is rising to reach a deal.
Israelis Broach a Concession in Hostage Talks With Hamas
Israel negotiators are reported to be considering the release of high-profile Palestinians convicted of terrorism in exchange for freedom for some of the hostages in Gaza.
What a Tel Aviv Plaza Means to Hostage Families and Supporters
A plaza in Tel Aviv has become a home away from home. “If I don’t know what to do, I come here,” one relative said.
Israeli Military Releases Videos It Says Show Bibas Family Members in Captivity on Oct. 7
“When we saw the video, it really tore our hearts out,” the sister of one of the hostages said. Hamas has said three members of the family died in an Israeli airstrike; Israel has not confirmed the report.
Tel Aviv Protesters Show Anger Toward Netanyahu and Israel’s Government
The demonstrations took a pause after the Oct. 7 attacks, but the anger at the Israeli leadership never went away.