A senior Israeli official has threatened potential military action against Qatar, accusing the Gulf state of being a 'problematic mediator' in the Hamas hostage negotiations and funding terrorism.
Qatar's Prime Minister alleges Donald Trump's political interference is deliberately undermining sensitive negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.
Elkana Harel, a graduate student, has been released after nearly two and a half years as a Hezbollah hostage in Lebanon. His emotional return to Israel marks the end of a protracted diplomatic ordeal.
Exclusive: Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral candidate at Princeton, is being held by the Shia militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah in Iraq. The Israeli government confirms her Iranian-backed captivity is due to her Israeli citizenship.
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral student from Princeton University, has been released after being held captive by the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah in Iraq for over a year. The intricate diplomatic operation securing her freedom is detailed here.
Sensational intelligence reports expose a rejected Israeli plan for a targeted assassination in Qatar, threatening fragile peace talks and sparking global diplomatic outrage.
In a significant diplomatic shift, Qatar announces it is mediating the relocation of Hamas's political leaders from Doha, a move that coincides with critical negotiations for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Qatar's Prime Minister accuses Israel of jeopardising delicate hostage talks with a 'dangerous' military escalation in Rafah, potentially derailing months of diplomacy and inflaming the Middle East.
A 16-year-old boy has been apprehended by Marion County Sheriff's deputies after allegedly hijacking a school bus at gunpoint, holding the driver hostage in a tense standoff.
Beloved Monty Python star and travel documentarian Michael Palin recounts a terrifying armed confrontation with Venezuelan soldiers while filming his latest series, 'Into Iraq'.
Israeli troops have fully encircled Gaza City, cutting it off from the rest of the Strip in a major escalation of the ground offensive against Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu declares 'significant stage' in war, amid ongoing hostage negotiations and inter
Monty Python legend Sir Michael Palin reveals his deepest fears from decades of globetrotting, from political detention to extreme isolation, in a shocking new interview.
A US Army veteran is on trial in Richmond, Virginia, for his alleged role in the infamous Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal, two decades after the shocking images sparked global outrage.
High-stakes negotiations between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, are underway to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of hostages. The proposed deal could pause the four-month conflict and allow crucial humanitarian aid into th
A ruthless gang who lured a Premier League footballer's barber into a honeytrap before holding him hostage and torturing him with a machete has been jailed for over 40 years. The shocking blackmail plot was orchestrated by a female member of the group.
BBC's 'The Choice' star Suranne Jones reveals how a terrifying real-life hostage experience fuelled her gripping performance, detailing the psychological impact and her journey from trauma to triumph.
Disturbing new videos emerge from Gaza as families of Israeli hostages receive first signs of life amid ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts.
Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt and Luke Hemsworth make a surprise morale-boosting visit to US forces in Iraq, sharing moments from the set of Jack Ryan and Jack Reacher.
The family of British-Iranian national Morad Tahbaz, imprisoned in Iran, express deep concern after Donald Trump's controversial election remarks suggested he would not prioritise their loved one's release.
The Israel Defence Forces have recovered the body of British-Israeli dual national Ilan Weiss from the Gaza Strip, months after he was killed during the Hamas attacks on October 7th.
The body of British-Israeli hostage Ilan Weiss has been discovered by the IDF in Gaza, months after he was declared missing during the Hamas attacks on October 7th. His family confirms the tragic news.
Exclusive: A British-Iranian citizen from East Sussex has been sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian prison on espionage charges, raising fears of a new hostage diplomacy crisis between London and Tehran.
Exclusive: Aiden Aslin, one of the notorious ISIS 'Beatles', is back on British soil after being captured in Syria. The repatriation of the terror cell member, linked to the brutal beheadings of Western hostages, raises major national security questions a
Israel is paralysed by a 'Day of Disruption' with fiery protests and a national strike. Fury erupts over the stalled Gaza hostage deal and Netanyahu's leadership, bringing the country to a standstill.
Israel is plunged into political chaos as mass anti-government protests turn violent in Tel Aviv, with demonstrators storming parliament and clashing with police over Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza conflict and hostage crisis.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under intense pressure as tens of thousands of protesters flood the streets of Jerusalem, demanding a ceasefire deal with Hamas and calling for his resignation and new elections.
Intense diplomatic efforts to secure a Gaza hostage deal face collapse as Israeli forces continue operations at Al-Shifa Hospital. Prime Minister Netanyahu confronts a major protest in Jerusalem and growing international condemnation over the humanitarian
A prominent attorney representing victims' families in the Air India Flight 182 bombing has put forward a startling new theory, suggesting the 1985 atrocity that killed 329 people was a botched hostage rescue operation gone catastrophically wrong, not a p
Everything you need to know about the gripping new Netflix hostage drama 'Hostage', starring Suranne Jones and Arian Nik. Get the full cast list, plot details, and release window for this intense six-part series.
The gripping finale of Netflix's 'Hostage' promises a heart-stopping conclusion as creator drops explosive teaser hinting at a major character's fate. Fans brace for the unexpected.