In 2025, the International Committee of the Red Cross reported at least 7,000 unresolved missing-person cases, not including those believed to be under rubble.
October 07, 2025
high
temporal
ICRC's count of unresolved missing-person cases related to the conflict, excluding those reported as buried under rubble.
Ongoing bombardment or active hostilities in a war zone can prevent the safe release and retrieval of hostages because mediators and retrieval teams require cessation of hostilities and secure access to transfer individuals.
October 05, 2025
high
causal
Explains why temporary halts in fighting are often prerequisites for physically transferring hostages.