Israel kidnapping

Manhunt in Israel after Arabic-speaking man attempts to abduct girl, force her into his car trunk

Witnesses reportedly chased off the suspect, preventing the abduction in the city’s main Sokolov Street.

Israel Police officers seen at the scene of a murder in Abu Snan, Israel, July 29, 2025
Gilad Shaer, Naftali Fraenkel and Eyal Yifrah

Jerusalem Unity Prize awarded in memory of three kidnapped, murdered teens

 Nine-year-old Haymanot Kasau. The police released the image on February 26, 2024.

Haymanot Kasau marks 10th birthday still missing, away from family

 Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza, protest outside the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv.

Hamas claims Israel declined to receive two hostages it intended to release


LISTEN: Recording of kidnapped teen's distress call to police released

Gil-Ad Shaer heard saying "they kidnapped me" at beginning of recording; police have been harshly criticized for failure to react quickly to call.

Missing yeshiva student Gil-Ad Shaer

Peres at slain teens' funeral: We prayed for a miracle, unfortunately a tragedy occurred

Gil-Ad Shaer, Eyal Yifrah, and Naftali Fraenkel, laid to rest; PM: Today has spontaneously become a national day of mourning.

The Jerusalem Post

Global Jewish groups blame Palestinian Authority for murder of teens

Jewish communities abroad to hold memorial services for slain teens; some call on PA to act against terror while others call for action against Ramallah.

New Yorkers hold solidarity vigil for slain Israeli teenagers

Shin Bet piecing together moment by moment account of kidnapping

Security sources weigh multiple evaluations, including one that kidnappers killed boys immediately upon realizing call to police was made.

Kidnapping suspects: Marwan Quasma and Amar Abu Eisha

Gil-Ad Shaer, Eyal Yifrah and Naftali Fraenkel to be buried side-by-side

Abu Kabir Forensics Institute completes identification of the three murdered teens; burial set for 5:00 p.m. at Modi'in Cemetery.

The Jerusalem Post

Ya'alon vows to track down murderers of 3 Israeli teens

Defense minister suggests West Bank operation which has included hundreds of arrests of Hamas operatives will continue.

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon

4 police officers removed from posts following probe into distress call from kidnapped teens

Police chief Danino calls handling of emergency call from kidnapped teen "a failure of the utmost severity."

Police Insp.-Gen.Yohanan Danino speaking in Modi'in, June 15, 2014.

Security and Defense: Switching gears in West Bank operation

In Operation Brother’s Keeper, the Shin Bet is facing an enemy that knows the security agency’s methods and how to cover its tracks as likely culprits of kidnapping know how to avoid electronic communication.

IDF operation in West Bank

After Geneva: What the UN must do for the teens

As the world’s highest repository of international legitimacy, it is vital for all key UN bodies and officials to make clear that the kidnapping of the boys is morally wrong.

Racheli Fraenkel Mother of kidnapped Israeli teen speaks to UN Human Rights Council

Rabbis call for special 'minor' Yom Kippur prayers for kidnapped boys

National-religious community to hold service Thursday afternoon, joining other religious figures in prayer.

Rabbi Haim Druckman 370