Hostages

US citizens held as hostages by Iran arrive back in America

5 US citizens freed as part of deal which saw US free 5 Iranian prisoners and free up $6 billion in Iranian funds.

Trump: I brought 58 hostages home and never paid anything

Former president blasts deal in which Biden Admin. secured release of 5 US hostages in exchange for Iranian prisoners and $6 billion.

5 US hostages flown out of Iran after prisoner swap deal

Deal sees US release 5 Iranian criminals in exchange for its citizens, unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets.

Biden pays $16 billion ransom to Iran, fails to free 3 Americans

The US administration has struck another deal with the Islamic Republic which will bolster Iran's economy and international standing.

Nuclear deal approaches, Iran’s terror continues

It is foolish to cut a deal with Iran. It is also unforgivable to ignore its terrorist acts and the hostages imprisoned there. Op-ed.

Hostage standoff inside Mississippi Walmart

Richland police fatally shoot woman who took Walmart employee hostage, demanding to speak to a news anchor.

British hostages held in Iran released after 5 years

Anoosheh Ashoori was convicted of spying for the Mossad; Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was convicted of plotting to overthrow Iran's regime.

After Colleyville, American Jews still remain hostage to the narrative

Ultimately, the most dangerous false narrative for Jews is the one we tell ourselves, but Coleyville can be a force for change. Op-ed.

Who is steering America's ship of state?

A Jihadist walks into a temple, takes hostages in order to free a known Jew hater and Jihadist and it has nothing to do with the Jews? Op-ed

Comments on the Colleyville synagogue hostage event

The talking point about this event not being “related to the Jewish community,” is absurd from the start. Opinion.

Hamas leader threatens additional kidnappings

Ismail Haniyeh, leader of Hamas, has threatened to kidnap additional IDF soldiers to serve as leverage in negotiations with Israel.

Gang who held French Jewish family hostage sentenced to up to 12 years in jail

Well known Pinto family was held and beaten for hours in their house while assailants searched for money and valuables that weren't there.

9 suspects appear in French court over 2017 anti-Semitic home invasion

The family’s lawyer has “not a doubt” that the home invasion was motivated by anti-Semitism.

Iranian presidential candidate: Fix economy by taking 1,000 Americans hostage

Mohsen Rezaei suggests trading American hostages for billions of dollars to fix Iran's ailing economy.

Watch: Attempted bank robbery modeled after Hollywood hit

Bank robber live-streams himself holding hostages, tossing dollar bills at onlookers & ordering pizza, with FBI surrounding the building.

'Prisoners must be freed - even by agreement with the enemy'

Former negotiator for missing persons: "There are brave young men among us ready to give their lives to bring their brothers home."

Hostage situation in Paris

Man reportedly holding three hostages in Paris building, demands to speak with Iranian embassy.

4 child hostages murdered in Florida

Gunman who shot police officer before taking 4 kids hostage murders children, turns gun on himself.

“Seven Days in Entebbe” misses the point

WATCH: Soldiers train to free hostages from hotel

IDF forces practice scenarios posing potential danger to life in vacation city of Eilat.

At least 22 dead in Mali hostage taking

At least 22 people dead after jihadists take over hotel in Mali's capital, holding more than 100 people hostage.

Gunmen on the Run after Primark Hostage Drama

18 people were held in a Primark clothing store, in what appears to be a robbery gone awry.

US to Legalize Private Ransom Pay to Terror Groups

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

U.S. to Compensate Families of Killed Hostages

The United States will compensate the families of two Al-Qaeda hostages killed in an operation near the Afghan-Pakistan border.

ISIS Issues New Threat to Kill Jordanian Pilot

ISIS threatens to execute Jordanian pilot if female suicide bomber not released by sunset, new recording by Japanese hostage states.

UNSC Condemns ISIS's Murder of Japanese Hostage

15-member council issues unanimous condemnation of Haruna Yukawa's murder as 'heinous and cowardly act.'

Analysts: Who is Sajida al-Rishawi?

Why did ISIS drop its demand for $200 million in ransom, and instead seek the release of a female terrorist in Jordanian custody?

One of the Japanese ISIS Hostages Mentally Ill

Local media reveals Haruna Yukawa has a history of suicide attempts, may have gone to Syria to die.

Japanese Gov't: 'We Will Not Give in to Terrorism'

'Taking people hostage is unforgivable and I feel strong anger,' Tokyo spokesman says after ISIS releases ransom video.

ISIS Gives Japan 72 Hours to Save Hostages

Japanese men become latest hostages in pre-beheading video, the first time ISIS has threatened Asia instead of the West.

Al-Qaeda Hostages Killed During Rescue Attempt

Journalist Luke Somers and teacher Pierre Korkie killed by Al-Qaeda terrorists in Yemen during a failed rescue bid.

Al-Qaeda Releases Video of Hostages

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb releases a video showing two hostages begging for their lives.

Egypt Said Readying Operation to Free Hostages

Egypt sent hundreds of troops and dozens of tanks into Sinai, in apparent preparation for a military operation to free kidnapped officers

French Family Kidnapped by Islamist ‘Boko Haram’

A French family of seven with four children has been abducted by the Nigeria-based radical Islamist “Boko Haram” terrorist organization.

Panetta: US Has to Fight Back After Algeria Attack

America has "got to fight back," Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Monday, referring to terrorist attack in Algeria.

Algeria Launches Second Rescue Operation

Algeria begins a second military operation to rescue some 30 foreign hostages still captive by Al-Qaeda-affiliated group.

30 Hostages Killed as Algeria Operation Ends

30 hostages and at least 11 Al-Qaeda linked terrorists killed when Algerian forces storm a desert gas plant in a bid to free captives.

48 Dead in Rescue Attempt by Algerian Army

At least 35 hostages and 15 terrorists were reportedly killed in a rescue attempt by the Algerian army at the In Amenas gas installation.

Al Qaeda Terrorists Kill 3, Hold Americans, Others

Al Qaeda-linked terrorists are holding Americans and other foreign nationals hostage after seizing a gas field in southern Algeria.

Hostage Situation in US Turns Brutal: Four Dead

A gunman killed three people before police shot him dead in the same town that played host to a violent massacre at a cinema last year.