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international-affairs1 year ago

"Humanitarian Crisis Looms as Israel Blocks Food Aid to Gaza: Updates"

A UN official warns of potential "slaughter" if Israel invades the crowded Gaza city of Rafah, while the Israeli military chief claims they can protect civilians despite thousands of casualties. Cease-fire talks in Cairo have been extended, with the US working on a new hostage deal to pause fighting in Gaza for six weeks. Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses the rising trend of hostage-taking and the efforts to gain the release of hostages held in Gaza, while a report by the American Jewish Committee reveals that over three-quarters of American Jews feel less safe due to the Hamas attacks and rising antisemitism.

via USA TODAY|
#ceasefire#gaza#hostage-taking
crime-and-law-enforcement1 year ago

"Swiss Police Kill Axe-Wielding Hostage-Taker on Train"

Police in Switzerland shot dead a 32-year-old asylum seeker from Iran who had taken 15 passengers hostage on a train with an axe and a knife. After attempting to communicate with the man for several hours, officers stormed the train and fatally wounded him when he attacked them. The hostages were unharmed, and the motive for the hostage-taking remains unclear. Hostage dramas are rare in Switzerland, but this incident follows a previous hostage situation at a watch-making firm in January 2022.

via BBC.com|
#asylum-seeker#crime-and-law-enforcement#hostage-taking
international-crime1 year ago

Hostage Situation at P&G Factory in Turkey Linked to Gaza Conflict

Two gunmen took seven hostages at a Procter & Gamble factory in Turkey in protest of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, but the situation has been resolved with all personnel safe and the assailant apprehended. The gunmen's actions were reportedly to highlight the loss of life in Gaza, and public sentiment against Israel and the U.S. has risen in Turkey since the conflict began.

via The Associated Press|
#gaza-protest#hostage-taking#international-crime
world2 years ago

Hamas Hostage Crisis Sparks Desperate Search for Missing Israelis

Families in Israel are searching for loved ones who have been taken hostage or are missing following Hamas' attack on the country. Over 100 people, including U.S. nationals, have been reported missing. Former Israeli commander, Maj. Gen. (res.) Israel Ziv, stated that the hostage-taking has changed the game and Israel must strike a balance between rescuing the hostages and taking action against Hamas.

via CBS News|
#hamas#hostage-taking#israel
politics2 years ago

Controversial Iran prisoner swap and travel warnings for Americans

President Joe Biden is facing criticism for his decision to proceed with a controversial prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Iran, which involves the release of $6 billion in frozen assets. Republicans argue that the swap equates to paying a ransom and fear that the funds could be used for nefarious purposes. Critics also warn that the policy could lead to more Americans being unjustly detained. Biden's supporters, however, see the exchange as evidence that his approach of combining diplomatic negotiations with sanctions is more likely to yield cooperation from Iran. The administration insists that the funds will be used for humanitarian purposes, but Republicans remain skeptical. The controversy adds to existing tensions between Biden and congressional Republicans over Ukraine.

via USA TODAY|
#hostage-taking#iran#joe-biden
crimesecurity2 years ago

Ecuador's Security Crisis: Car Bombings and Prison Hostage-Taking

Ecuador experienced a series of car bombings in Quito and a province bordering Peru, as well as the hostage-taking of over 50 law enforcement officers in various prisons. These incidents come after the recent assassination of a presidential candidate. The explosions and hostage-taking are believed to be the response of criminal groups to measures taken by the country's corrections system, which has struggled to control large prisons. The violence is linked to power struggles between gangs involved in drug trafficking and territorial control. Ecuador has seen a significant increase in violence in recent years, with a record number of violent deaths reported in 2022.

via ABC News|
#car-bombings#crimesecurity#ecuador
social-media2 years ago

"Twitter's Business Model: Hostage-Taking, Elon Musk, and Capitalism's Impact"

Elon Musk's management of Twitter, now known as X, has resulted in a decline in ad revenue and a deteriorating user experience. Musk has threatened advertisers with "name & shame" tactics, causing many to flee the platform. Instead of improving the product, Musk has implemented a rate limit on tweets and plans to restrict direct messages for non-paying users. He has also warned companies that they will lose their verification check marks if they don't meet advertising spending benchmarks. Musk's approach seems to be to make the platform worse and then offer improvements to those who pay, effectively turning Twitter into a hostage-taking business model.

via Slate|
#advertisers#business-model#elon-musk
politics2 years ago

Families of US detainees demand action from Biden administration.

Families of US citizens detained abroad are urging President Joe Biden to do more to bring their loved ones home and deter foreign governments and groups from hostage-taking. The "Bring Our Families Home" campaign is calling for more prisoner swaps and easing of sanctions against countries holding US detainees. Over 60 Americans are currently held by foreign governments, including Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. The Biden administration has carried out three prisoner swaps and secured the release of another American. Families are also calling for a meeting with Biden to discuss the issue.

via Reuters|
#biden-administration#foreign-governments#hostage-taking
politics2 years ago

Biden Commutes Sentences of 31 Nonviolent Drug Offenders and Unveils Rehabilitation Plan.

The US government has announced its first-ever sanctions against actors for engaging in the wrongful detention of Americans. The sanctions against four individuals and two security services in Russia and Iran mean that all of the designees’ property and interests in property in the possession or control of US persons are now blocked. President Joe Biden has emphasized that holding Americans hostage or wrongfully detaining them is unacceptable and has vowed to pursue new ways to bring them home until they are released.

via The White House|
#hostage-taking#iran#joe-biden
security2 years ago

Pirates seize control of oil tanker and Danish-owned ship off African coast.

Pirates have hijacked a Liberian-flagged oil tanker with 16 crew members off the coast of Congo in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea. The crew sought refuge in a citadel, and the nationalities of the crew members and pirates are not known. The Gulf of Guinea is the world's most dangerous spot for attacks on ships, and this hijacking took place further south in an area that is not typically attacked by pirates. The exact location of the tanker is not known, and international authorities have been alerted.

via Fox News|
#emergency-situation#gulf-of-guinea#hostage-taking
security2 years ago

Pirates seize Danish-owned ship with 16 crew in Gulf of Guinea

Pirates have boarded a Liberian-flagged oil tanker with 16 crew members in the Gulf of Guinea. The crew sought refuge in a citadel in line with the on board anti-piracy emergency protocol. Communication channels with the ship are down and international authorities have been alerted. The Gulf of Guinea is the world’s most dangerous spot for attacks on ships. This hijacking took place further south in an area that is not typically attacked by pirates.

via ABC News|
#anti-piracy-emergency-protocol#gulf-of-guinea#hostage-taking