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Hostage

West Virginia Man Held Girlfriend Hostage, Arrested After High Speed Chase in Maryland

June 25, 2025
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ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. — A West Virginia man was arrested on multiple charges, including kidnapping and assault, after allegedly abducting his ex-girlfriend and fleeing from …

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Former Hamas hostage criticizes Pulitzer board for honoring writer who questioned captivity claims

May 15, 2025
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KFAR AZA, Israel — Emily Damari, an Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas for over 500 days, publicly condemned the Pulitzer Prize Board on social …

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New Jersey man freed after 583 days in captivity, last American hostage held by Hamas

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025
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Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier from Tenafly, New Jersey, was released from Hamas captivity in Gaza on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic achievement attributed …

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Westernport woman charged after false hostage report prompts large police response

January 2, 2025
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WESTERNPORT, Md. — A Westernport woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly making a false report about a juvenile being held at gunpoint, prompting a …

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‘Hell To Pay’: Trump Warns Middle East Leaders on Hostage Crisis

December 21, 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Middle East leaders and terrorist groups via Truth Social, demanding the immediate release of hostages from the …

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New Jersey Man Among Those Held Hostage One Year Later by Hamas as Biden-Harris Failed to Secure Releases

October 7, 2024
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TENAFLY, NJ – A year after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, the Biden administration, led by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, …

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Three Men Charged in Douglaston Home Invasion, Hostage Situation

August 19, 2024
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DOUGLASTON, Queens — Three men have been charged with kidnapping, burglary, and other crimes following a home invasion in Douglaston early Saturday morning, during which …

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Maryland Man Held Mother, Brother at Gunpoint During Two-Hour Hostage Incident

May 31, 2024
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BALTIMORE, MD – The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal police shooting in the Fairland area of …

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Dundalk Neighborhood on Lockdown as Police Hostage Negotiation Team Manages Barricade Situation

May 10, 2024May 9, 2024
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DUNDALK, MD—A barricade incident is currently underway in the 7600 block of Carson Ave, The Baltimore County Police Department, including the Tactical and Hostage Negotiation …

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EXCLUSIVE: Over 200 Days Into War, Family Of American Hostage in Gaza Strives For Deal To Bring Son Home

May 5, 2024
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The parents of an American-Israeli hostage in Gaza are doing everything in their power to bring him back home since the Israel-Hamas war began more …

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Hamas Releases Video Of Injured American Hostage Under Apparent Duress

April 25, 2024
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Hamas published a video of an American hostage in Gaza on Wednesday, in what is being decried as “psychological terrorism” by Israel. There are roughly …

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Israel has moved in ‘significant way’ but Hamas remains barrier to Gaza hostage deal, US says

April 15, 2024
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Israel has moved in a “significant way” but Hamas is the barrier to a deal that would see fighting in Gaza paused …

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Israel opposition leader, in Washington, calls hostage deal hard but ‘doable’

April 8, 2024
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By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A deal to release hostages held in Gaza is difficult but “doable”, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said on …

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Israel Recovers Body Of Hostage In Gaza Who Was Previously Seen Alive On Propaganda Video

April 7, 2024
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The body of an Israeli hostage has been recovered in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday. Elad Katzir was first abducted in …

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Israeli inquiry finds Oct 7 hostage likely killed by friendly fire

April 5, 2024
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JERUSALEM (Reuters) – One of the hostages seized by Hamas gunmen during their attack on Israeli communities around Gaza on Oct. 7 was probably killed …

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Israeli hostage recounts sexual assault in Gaza captivity -NYT

March 26, 2024
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JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A released Israeli hostage recounted sexual assault at gunpoint by one of the Palestinian militants who held her captive in Gaza, in …

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Father of Israeli killed on Oct. 7 urges hostage deal to bring son home

March 13, 2024
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NETANYA, Israel (Reuters) – The father of an Israeli soldier killed during the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 said he was going through …

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American-Israeli Captive In Gaza Announced Dead, Family Maintains Calls For Immediate Hostage Deal

March 13, 2024

American-Israeli Captive In Gaza Announced Dead, Family Maintains Calls For Immediate Hostage Deal Jake Smith on March 12, 2024 An American-Israeli citizen held hostage by …

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Hostage Held at Gunpoint in North Jersey, Suspect Arrested

February 25, 2024
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Hackensack, NJ – Christopher Baboolal of Hackensack has been arrested on several charges stemming from a criminal investigation involving a hostage situation. On February 21, …

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US envoy to visit Egypt, Israel for hostage talks, official says

February 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Middle East envoy Brett McGurk will travel to the region this week for continued talks on securing the release of hostages …

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Israeli military says it has recovered footage of hostage mother and children

February 19, 2024
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JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The Israeli military released footage on Monday which it said showed Israeli woman Shiri Bibas and her two small children being moved …

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EXCLUSIVE: Family Of American Hostage In Gaza Speaks On Grief, Efforts To Bring Son Home

February 19, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Family Of American Hostage In Gaza Speaks On Grief, Efforts To Bring Son Home Jake Smith on February 18, 2024 More than four months …

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Spanish police defuse hostage crisis among drug boat crew, arrest all

February 14, 2024

MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish police arrested a group of suspected cocaine traffickers on a boat from South America in the middle of the Atlantic after …

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Gaza ceasefire plan for hostage release awaits Hamas response

January 30, 2024
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By Jonathan Landay, Maya Gebeily, Andrew Mills and Nidal al-Mughrabi WASHINGTON/BEIRUT/DOHA (Reuters) – Hamas is studying a three-phase Gaza ceasefire plan that would secure the …

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Freed Israeli hostage fears for resilience of those still held in Gaza

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024
Freed israeli hostage fears for resilience of those still held in gaza - photo licensed by shore news network.

By Leonardo Benassatto and Michal Yaakov Itzhaki KFAR AZA, Israel (Reuters) – An Israeli woman who spent 55 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza said …

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White House calls talks on Hamas hostage deal constructive, promising

January 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Monday that talks to secure a new release of hostages held by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in …

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US envoy McGurk in Cairo to focus on humanitarian pause, hostage deal

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024
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By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Middle East envoy Brett McGurk is in Cairo and will travel in the region for “active” discussions on …

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Netanyahu to Gaza hostage kin: Hamas has not made a solid deal offer

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024
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JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back on Monday after speculation that a new release of Gaza hostages was in the works, …

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San Elizario Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Hostage Conspiracy

January 14, 2024
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EL PASO, Texas – Luis Lorenzo Salas, 25, of San Elizario, received a 140-month federal prison sentence for conspiracy to commit hostage taking, as determined …

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No money? Next UK government’s budget is hostage to economy

January 8, 2024
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By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s next government will have little room to cut taxes or increase spending – at least according to bleak …

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Atlantic City Police Arrest Man for Hostage Situation and Assault

January 4, 2024
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department has apprehended Justin Williams following a hostage situation involving two women. Williams was arrested for holding …

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Youth Social Worker Loses Job After Tearing Down Hostage Posters in Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish Neighborhood

December 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, NY – A recent incident in Williamsburg, Brooklyn has led to the dismissal of Sarah Daoud, a Chicago-based licensed social worker, from Howard …

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Family of Hostage Ori Danino, Captured While Trying to Save Others

December 28, 2023
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DEAL, NJ – The Deal Police Department recently had the opportunity to meet with the mother and sister of Ori Danino, a 24-year-old who has …

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Biden says new Gaza hostage deal not expected soon

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023
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MILWAUKEE (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he did not expect an Israel-Hamas deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza …

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Israeli Hostage Held by Hamas Tells Tale of Two Months of Captivity by Terrorists

December 6, 2023
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By Eli Berlzon JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Mia Leimberg emerged from nearly two months’ captivity in Gaza with Bella, her Shih Tzu, in her arms, one …

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UN Agency Upset After Journalist Claims Israeli Hostage Held by UNRWA Teacher

December 4, 2023
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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is seeking clarification regarding a social media post by an …

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Biden, UAE leader discuss Gaza war, welcome hostage deal and truce

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday held a call with President Mohamed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates and discussed the …

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Phil Murphy Holding Breweries Hostage for Liquor Reform in 2024 After Vetoing Bill

November 28, 2023
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TRENTON, NJ – Breweries in New Jersey have just thirty days to continue hosting events and selling food and spirits until the clock runs out …

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Baby remains hostage in Gaza as others go free in Israel-Hamas deal

November 28, 2023
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By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Ten-month-old Kfir Bibas has spent more than 50 days of his young life in captivity in Gaza and, according …

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Biden says 4-year-old US hostage was released by Hamas

November 26, 2023November 26, 2023
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NANTUCKET, Massachusetts (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday said a 4-year-old American hostage has been released in Gaza and that he hopes a …

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‘I’m not dead,’ Thai hostage says after ‘miracle’ release in Gaza

November 25, 2023
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By Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK (Reuters) -Vetoon Phoome’s family feared the Thai farm worker had been killed by Hamas in last month’s attack on Israel, until …

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New Jersey Born IDF Soldier Held Hostage by Hamas Terrorists Remains in Captivity

November 24, 2023
Edan alexander, a tenafly nj high school graduate still held captive by hamas terrorists in israel.

TENAFLY, NJ — Edan Alexander, a 19-year-old from Tenafly, New Jersey, remains in captivity following his abduction by Hamas terrorists on October 7. Alexander, a …

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Biden shares pies for Thanksgiving, expresses hope about hostage release

November 23, 2023
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By Jeff Mason NANTUCKET, Mass. (Reuters) – President Joe Biden delivered pumpkin pies to firefighters on Thursday to celebrate the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday and expressed …

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Atlantic City Armed Hostage Standoff Ends Peacefully with Surrender

November 23, 2023
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department resolved a standoff situation on November 22 when a man, Henry Dean, barricaded himself and his …

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Biden speaks to leaders of Israel, Egypt and Qatar in wake of hostage deal

November 22, 2023
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NANTUCKET, Mass. (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the leaders of Qatar and Egypt on Wednesday in …

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Israeli grandfather’s anxiety peaks as Gaza hostage release looms

November 22, 2023
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By Janis Laizans KIBBUTZ GVULOT, Israel (Reuters) – Exhausted by weeks of worry and vigils, Gilad Korngold drew just a measure of comfort from the …

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Three Americans expected to be included in Gaza hostage release-US official

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Three Americans held by Hamas in Gaza since its attack on Israel last month are expected to be among at least 50 …

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US State Dept, on hostage deal, says it is not final but we are close

November 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A hostage deal with Hamas was close but not final, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Tuesday, adding the delivery of …

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Gaza hostage deal closer than ever, US official says

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023
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By David Morgan and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A deal to secure the release of some of the hostages held in Gaza by Hamas militants …

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Mexican National Arraigned for Kidnapping, Hostage Taking and Alien Smuggling in Fresno

November 17, 2023

FRESNO, Calif. — Cristian Ortiz Coronado, 31, a resident of Mexico, was arraigned today on a six-count indictment charging him with kidnapping, hostage taking, and …

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