Former Hamas hostage criticizes Pulitzer board for honoring writer who questioned captivity claims
KFAR AZA, Israel — Emily Damari, an Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas for over 500 days, publicly condemned the Pulitzer Prize Board on social media last week for awarding a prize…
‘Hell To Pay’: Trump Warns Middle East Leaders on Hostage Crisis
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 ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Trump emphasized that if…
New Jersey Man Among Those Held Hostage One Year Later by Hamas as Biden-Harris Failed to Secure Releases
TENAFLY, NJ – A year after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, the Biden administration, led by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, has struggled to secure the release of…
Three Men Charged in Douglaston Home Invasion, Hostage Situation
DOUGLASTON, Queens — Three men have been charged with kidnapping, burglary, and other crimes following a home invasion in Douglaston early Saturday morning, during which they allegedly held eight people, including three…
Maryland Man Held Mother, Brother at Gunpoint During Two-Hour Hostage Incident
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 Montgomery County. The incident, which occurred early…
Dundalk Neighborhood on Lockdown as Police Hostage Negotiation Team Manages Barricade Situation
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 Team, is actively working to resolve the…
EXCLUSIVE: Over 200 Days Into War, Family Of American Hostage in Gaza Strives For Deal To Bring Son Home
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 than 200 days ago, they told the…
Hamas Releases Video Of Injured American Hostage Under Apparent Duress
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 130 hostages, including several Americans, being held…
Israel Recovers Body Of Hostage In Gaza Who Was Previously Seen Alive On Propaganda Video
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 the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack, which…
American-Israeli Captive In Gaza Announced Dead, Family Maintains Calls For Immediate Hostage Deal
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 Hamas in Gaza was announced dead by…
Hostage Held at Gunpoint in North Jersey, Suspect Arrested
Hackensack, NJ – Christopher Baboolal of Hackensack has been arrested on several charges stemming from a criminal investigation involving a hostage situation. On February 21, 2024, Hackensack Police Officers were dispatched to…
EXCLUSIVE: Family Of American Hostage In Gaza Speaks On Grief, Efforts To Bring Son Home
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 since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks on Israel,…
San Elizario Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Hostage Conspiracy
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 in a federal court in El Paso.…
Atlantic City Police Arrest Man for Hostage Situation and Assault
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department has apprehended Justin Williams following a hostage situation involving two women. Williams was arrested for holding the women against their will, assaulting them,…
Youth Social Worker Loses Job After Tearing Down Hostage Posters in Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish Neighborhood
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 Brown Health. In October, Daoud was filmed…
Family of Hostage Ori Danino, Captured While Trying to Save Others
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 been held hostage by Hamas for 82…
Israeli Hostage Held by Hamas Tells Tale of Two Months of Captivity by Terrorists
By Eli Berlzon JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Mia Leimberg emerged from nearly two months’ captivity in Gaza with Bella, her Shih Tzu, in her arms, one of the most astonishing moments of a…
UN Agency Upset After Journalist Claims Israeli Hostage Held by UNRWA Teacher
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 Israeli journalist. The post alleges a connection…
Phil Murphy Holding Breweries Hostage for Liquor Reform in 2024 After Vetoing Bill
TRENTON, NJ – Breweries in New Jersey have just thirty days to continue hosting events and selling food and spirits until the clock runs out on them in Trenton. The latest setback…
New Jersey Born IDF Soldier Held Hostage by Hamas Terrorists Remains in Captivity
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 volunteer in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF),…
Atlantic City Armed Hostage Standoff Ends Peacefully with Surrender
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department resolved a standoff situation on November 22 when a man, Henry Dean, barricaded himself and his child inside his residence. The incident began…