Kidnapping rate of Palestine plummeted by 50.88% from 0.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2011 to 0.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2012. Since the 18.49% surge in 2005, kidnapping rate sank by 95.04% in 2012.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.“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)