1. Abduction of Israeli Soldiers Hamas Attempt to Use Kidnapped Soldiers as Bargaining Chips Hamas Attempt to Use Kidnapped Soldiers as Bargaining Chips

2. Abduction of IDF Soldiers The Latest News: Hamas renewed its threat to kidnap Israeli soldiers, on the Iz-A-Din Al Qassam (Hamas terorist wing), website, Dec. 8, 2002. Hamas is a violent, anti-Western terrorist movement that is bent on the destruction of the State of Israel.

3. Abduction of IDF Soldiers The Article from the Hamas Website: www.kataebq.comwww.kataebq.com – 8 Dec. 2002 www.kataebq.com

4. Abduction of IDF Soldiers Hamas’ Intention: Hamas believes that it can use kidnapped Israeli soldiers as bargaining chips to secure the release of Palestinian terrorists being held in Israeli prisons. Hamas believes that it can use kidnapped Israeli soldiers as bargaining chips to secure the release of Palestinian terrorists being held in Israeli prisons. Hamas calls the tactic, “the best weapon of deterrence.” Hamas calls the tactic, “the best weapon of deterrence.”

5. Abduction of IDF Soldiers Hamas Bravado: Hamas boasts that it is the only movement that has abducted Israeli soldiers since the beginning of the 1990’s. From 1989 to 1996, Hamas kidnapped six Israeli soldiers: Avi Sasportas, Ilan Sa’adon, Shahar Simoni, Arieh Zvi Frankental, Nachson Waxman and Sharon Edri. Hamas boasts that it is the only movement that has abducted Israeli soldiers since the beginning of the 1990’s. From 1989 to 1996, Hamas kidnapped six Israeli soldiers: Avi Sasportas, Ilan Sa’adon, Shahar Simoni, Arieh Zvi Frankental, Nachson Waxman and Sharon Edri. Hamas claims it has “re-opened its ‘abduction files.’” Hamas claims it has “re-opened its ‘abduction files.’”

6. Abduction of IDF Soldiers Hamas and Al-Qaeda Instruction on Abduction: Several months ago, the Hamas movement distributed to its members an instruction manual that details the ways to abduct soldiers, hold them captive and conduct negotiations to release imprisoned Palestinians terrorists. Several months ago, the Hamas movement distributed to its members an instruction manual that details the ways to abduct soldiers, hold them captive and conduct negotiations to release imprisoned Palestinians terrorists. Copying Hamas, Al-Qaeda has issued a manual describing how to abduct Westerners. It is clear that terrorist organizations around the world see abduction as a legitimate tool to achieve their goals. Copying Hamas, Al-Qaeda has issued a manual describing how to abduct Westerners. It is clear that terrorist organizations around the world see abduction as a legitimate tool to achieve their goals.

7. Abduction of IDF Soldiers Hizballah Abduction of IDF Soldiers: The Hizballah abducted IDF soldiers along the Northern border on Oct. 7, 2000. The terror organization attempted in a cruel manner to use the soldiers as leverage to try and coerce Israel into releasing Hizballah and Palestinian terrorists held by Israel. The Hizballah has been unwilling to release even the most basic information regarding what has happened to the soldiers. Staff Sgt. Omer SuaedSgt. Adi Avitan Staff Sgt. Benny Avraham

8. Abduction of IDF Soldiers Prevention: The IDF is doing its utmost to train and instruct its soldiers how to avoid being abducted. Soldiers receive briefings and clear directives regarding their activities when they are not on base.