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   A hostage is a person seized by an abductor in order to compel another party, one which places a high value on the liberty, well-being and safety of the person seized—such as a relative, employer, law enforcement, or government—to act, or refrain from acting, in a certain way, often under threat of serious physical harm or death to the ...

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4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-68229266Time running out, British hostages' families warn - BBC News

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   Feb 7, 2024 · Families of British citizens and others with British connections held by Hamas in Gaza appeal for their release. They say time is running out and warn of more deaths as negotiations stall.

5. www.bbc.com › news › world-middle-east-67053011Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel - BBC

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   May 24, 2024 · 6 days ago. Family handout. Amiram Cooper, Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Tsachi Idan are being held in Gaza. A total of 121 hostages remain unaccounted for after being kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October last...

6. www.bbc.com › news › articlesGaza war: Three more Israeli hostages' bodies found - BBC

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   The dead hostages were among 252 people who were taken captive when Hamas gunmen attacked Israel on 7 October, killing about 1,200 people. There are about 125 still held in Gaza, Israel says.

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   What was the position of a hostage?

   • The position of a hostage was that of a prisoner of war, to be retained until the negotiations or treaty obligations were carried out, and liable to punishment (in ancient times), and even to death, in case of treachery or refusal to fulfil the promises made.

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   Why do people take hostages?

   • The practice of taking hostages is very ancient, and has been used constantly in negotiations with conquered nations, and in cases such as surrenders, armistices and the like, where the two belligerents depended for its proper carrying out on each other's good faith.

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   What is a hostage in war?

   • hostage, in war, a person handed over by one of two belligerents to the other or seized as security for the carrying out of an agreement or for preventing violation of the law of war. The practice of taking hostages is very ancient and has been used in cases of conquest, surrender, and armistice.

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   How many hostages are still in Gaza?

   • It comes one week after three other hostages' bodies were retrieved from Gaza. The dead hostages were among 252 people who were taken captive when Hamas gunmen attacked Israel on 7 October, killing about 1,200 people. There are about 125 still held in Gaza, Israel says.

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9. www.bbc.com › news › liveIsrael Gaza live news: Freed hostages named as they ... - BBC

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   Nov 23, 2023 · 23:58 24 Nov 2023. The first hostages released as fighting is paused. Reuters. Today marked a major milestone in almost two months of intense fighting between Israel and Hamas. The first Israeli...

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    May 25, 2024 · A hostage is a person seized in war or as security for an agreement or treaty. Learn about the history, examples, and legal status of hostages in warfare and asymmetrical conflicts.