Nearly 80% of all hostage situations

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According to various studies, the majority of hostage situations are relationship-driven, meaning they involve family members, friends, or acquaintances. Only a small percentage of hostage situations are politically motivated or involve a stranger taking a person hostage. Additionally, while some hostage situations do result in the death of the hostage taker or negotiator, this is not the case for the majority of incidents.

Nearly 80% of All Hostage Situations