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


In Plain Language: The blessings of the boys

After returning from a short trip abroad, I was amazed to see just how many different people and institutions out there we were blaming.

Islamic Jihad members

Ask the Rabbi: Does Halacha permit releasing terrorists to free captives?

The Talmud praises redeeming captives as a great mitzva, superior even to charity, because it liberates a person from the pain of captivity.

Missing yeshiva students (left to right)Naphtali Fraenkel, Gil-ad Shaar and Eyal Yifrach.

Coping with tragedy

The close-knit Makor Chaim Yeshiva is uniting its students in prayer and support.

As well as being a traditional yeshiva, Makor Chaim incorporates special projects into its program

European MPs call to release captive teens

Committee of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe call for immediate release of kidnapped teens.

Missing yeshiva students (left to right)Naphtali Fraenkel, Gil-ad Shaar and Eyal Yifrach.

Economic toll to Hebron during searches estimated at $10m. per day

In the one of West Bank's major trade centers, merchants saw permits revoked and business drop 90 percent.

IDF soldiers speak with Palestinians in Hebron last week during the manhunt for three kidnapped Israeli youth.

IPU puts Hamas before captive boys, Edelstein says

Meanwhile, MK Shai implores European MPs help us bring back the kidnapped teens because time is running out.

Missing yeshiva students (left to right)Naphtali Fraenkel, Gil-ad Shaar and Eyal Yifrach.

Likud's Elkin: We must make it clear to Hamas that kidnapping doesn't pay

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman visits Gush Etzion spot where three boys were kidnapped.

Likud MK Elkin at spot of kidnapping in Gush Etzion

Rachel Fraenkel tells UNHRC that kidnapping of her son is 'every mother's nightmare'

Mother of kidnapped Israeli teen speaks in Geneva to seek help for her son and 2 other abducted boys.

Racheli Fraenkel

Rachel Fraenkel to appeal to UN Human Rights Council

UN Watch executive-director says world needs to hear story, "heinous act" violates international humanitarian law.

Rachel Frankel, Mother of missing teen Naftali Frankel

Abbas: IDF actions in West Bank could ignite Palestinian street

PA president reiterates commitment to helping Israel find kidnapped teens in conversation with Meretz leader Gal-On.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.