Kidnapping

At least 12 people killed by gunmen, women, children abducted in Nigerian village

Six members of one family burned to death after the attackers set fire to their house, one resident told Reuters.

Nigerian Army soldiers patrol near the scene after a deadly gunmen attack in Yelwata, Benue State, Nigeria, June 16, 2025.
Catalina Ochoa visits a memorial for Nancy Guthrie in front of the KVOA news station on March 03, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.

Ransom notes tied to Nancy Guthrie kidnapping released six months into unsolved case

Clergymen lead Christmas celebrations at the St. George's Syriac Orthodox Church in the old city of Damascus.

Christians arbitrarily detained in Syria denied Bible access, forced to observe Ramadan, CSI report

The new national flag of Syria is seen on a flagpole at the former Syrian embassy in Washington, DC on November 14, 2025; Illustrative.

American journalist accuses Syrian chargé d'affaires to US of playing role in her 2016 abduction


Rescue of 166 kidnapped Christian worshippers completed in Nigeria one month later

CAN, which represents congregations across Nigeria, said gunmen stormed the churches on January 18 and seized 177 worshippers.

People pray beside the bodies of victims of a terror attack before their burial at Woro community, after an overnight attack by gunmen that killed dozens of residents, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, February 4, 2026.

Jerusalem man indicted for premeditated murder, abduction of cousin’s husband

According to the indictment, Mizrahi planned the killing in advance, tracked the victim for days across Jerusalem and beyond, and prepared in advance to conceal his actions and destroy evidence.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Hezbollah chief Qassem denounces Beirut's inaction following alleged kidnapping of Ahmad Shukr

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem accused Lebanon of inaction over the reported kidnapping of former officer Ahmad Shukr and reiterated Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem gives a televised speech from an unknown location in this still image obtained from a video released December 5, 2025; illustrative.

Hamas publishes second 'Our Narrative' document two years after October 7 massacre

A previous version of Hamas's manifesto, "Our Narrative: Operation Al-Aqsa Flood," was spread online, and in some cases distributed on college campuses.

A Palestinian Hamas terrorist stands next to heavy machinery, after Hamas said that it found the body of an Israeli hostage soldier on Tuesday and prepares to return it to Israel through the Red Cross, in Gaza City, November 4, 2025.

Antisemitic ISIS-tied rape, kidnapping plot conspirator on bail as Toronto Jews question safety

Azizov was released on bail under court-imposed conditions after being charged in August with 19 different offenses related to kidnapping, sexual assault, firearms, and conspiracy.

Image of accused, Osman Azizov, 18

Remaining abducted Nigerian schoolchildren freed, government says

The students are among more than 300 pupils and 12 staff seized by gunmen from St Mary's Catholic boarding school in Papiri village in the early hours of November 21.

A group of freed school children are seen during a reception at the Governor's office in Minna on December 8, 2025.

As Hamas incitement rises, more Israelis entering West Bank's Area A - sources

Officials said Hamas is driving incitement in these areas, while lone-actor attacks remain a concern. They urged Israelis to obey the law and avoid Palestinian Authority cities.

Palestinians walk past a sign with information on Area A, near Jordan Valley, in the West Bank, June 13, 2020

Toronto trio arrested for alleged attempted abductions of Jews, women

The suspects were named as Waleed Khan, 26, Osman Azizov, 18, and Fahad Sadaat, 19. 

Waleed Khan, 26, Osman Azizov, 18, and Fahad Sadaat, 19. 

Israeli woman rescued by police after abduction in Jericho

The suspect in the kidnapping is an acquaintance of hers from work who traveled with her to Jericho for a social gathering.

The Israeli woman who was rescued by Israeli forces after being kidnapped in Jericho, December 19, 2025.

Gunmen kidnap 13 worshippers in central Nigeria church attack

The attack is the latest in a series of abductions in central Nigeria and puts more pressure on the government, which is under scrutiny from US President Donald Trump.

A WORSHIPPER  prays at the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) during a prayer called by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Minna on December 7, 2025.