(September 7, 2025)

The report said that the kidnappers “hit the father and dragged his 10-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter into a forest and through a stream before putting them into a car.”

“The children’s mouths were taped shut and one of them was tied up. It was also claimed that the kidnappers threatened to kill the children if they made noise,“ it added.

According to Haaretz, one of the hijackers, an Israeli, was arrested in the Greek Cypriot Administration, and extradited to Germany, where he is currently on trial.

Two other Israelis suspected of involvement have fled Germany, the daily reported.

Perry, 81, told the German court he “would agree to testify about Hanning’s role in the case if he was granted confidentiality.”