Israel - Kidnapping

265 (number) in 2011

Kidnapping of Israel slipped by 0.75% from 267 number in 2010 to 265 number in 2011. Since the 0.89% improve in 2008, kidnapping sank by 22.06% in 2011.

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“Kidnapping” means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force; threat; fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or other material benefit; or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. “Kidnapping” excludes disputes over child custody. (UN-CTS M5.5)