Hostage

Iraqi FM:

Abducted Israeli researcher still alive

Minister Fuad Hussein says Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was abducted two years ago by a Shia militia, is still alive and the Prime Minister is working for her release.

What is the Jewish approach to evil?

What is evil, and how does one comprehend its place in our lives? People have an obligation to recognize that evil exists, but understanding its essence is beyond human intellectual capacity, says Rabbi Soloveitchik.

Hostages’ families burst into Knesset session:

'You won't sit here while the hostages are in Gaza'

Hostages’ families burst into Knesset Finance Committee session and called on the MKs to stand up and take action for the release of the hostages. Watch.

Exasperated

I oppose any pause. Hamas will use the pause to resupply tunnels with food, water, and fuel. Op-ed.

Mossad Director in Qatar ahead of hostage deal

Director David Barnea traveled to the country ahead of the deal which will see Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity.

IDF confirms:

Soldier who appeared in Hamas video no longer alive

Noa Marciano, the 19-year-old soldier who appeared in a Hamas video, is no longer alive, IDF confirms.

Princeton finally acknowledges kidnapping of Israeli student

Princeton finally admits Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped in Iraq while carrying out university-approved research.

Report:

Iran seeks operatives' release by Israel for Elizabeth Tsurkov

Abduction of Israeli-Russian researcher in Iraq allegedly motivated by desire for deal to secure release of Iranian agents held by Israel.

Reform Rabbi: US Jews should feel 'unsettled' after Colleyville

'If you're an American Jew and you're not feeling unsettled, then you're not paying attention,' says Reform rabbi who spoke twice to gunman.

Watch: More on the SEAL Team raid in West Africa

U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 rescues an American hostage in Nigeria, Fox News Lucas Tomlinson reports.

Watch: Ukrainian bus hostages walk free

Ukrainian police free 13 hostages and arrested armed man who held them on a bus.

Hostages taken in apparent ISIS attack in France

One dead as hostages taken in supermarket in apparent terrorist attack in southern France, police officer wounded.

Arrested: Terror ring that planned mass attack at event hall

Gaza terror ring was planning a mass terror attack at an event hall in southern Israel, and the murder of a soldier as a bargaining chip.

Hostage Crisis in Australia, Attacker Armed with Explosives

Man with explosives strapped to his body takes at least 1 person hostage in park in Western Australian town of Bunbury.

US to Legalize Private Ransom Payments to Terror Groups

Washington's review of hostage policy to quietly sanction funding terror through private means; White House insists law has not changed.

Intrepid Florida Hostage 'Orders' 911 Rescue from Pizza Hut

Woman rescues herself and her children from knife-wielding boyfriend who seized her phone in pizza order asking for 911.

Killed US Hostage 'Found God in Suffering'

Aid worker Kayla Jean Mueller killed in coalition strike on her ISIS captors found 'good in every situation,' dedicated to helping others.

ISIS Claims American Hostage Killed in Coalition Airstrike

ISIS claims a female American hostage was killed in an airstrike in Syria. American officials: There's no proof.

Australia, Britain Slam ISIS Hostage Killing at Defense Talks

Australian and British foreign ministers Bishop and Hammond condemn brutal ISIS murder before defense discussions on Russia, Ebola.

Japanese Hostage's Father 'Totally Blank'

Shoichi Yukawa, father of Haruna, completely distraught after video claiming his son has been executed posted online.

Live updates

Sydney Siege Ends in Hail of Gunfire

Gunman named as radical Muslim cleric Man Haron Monis, 'hate sheikh' with multiple charges of assault, harassment, and murder.

Parents of American Hostage Plead for His Release

Parents of Peter Kassig, an American aid worker held hostage by ISIS, appeal for his release in a statement and video message.

Family of British Hostage Receives Message from Him

The family of British hostage Alan Henning, kidnapped by IS, say they have received an audio file of him pleading for his life.