As I mentioned, it has been a point of criticism. I’m afraid I don’t have sources for everything you’ve claimed here, but I’d be interested in seeing them. Why is there such disparity in the numbers? Why does CNN not use the NGO numbers if they are reliable?
Stone throwing is a common form of protest in Israel and rarely results in serious injury. Nonetheless, it carries up to 20 years prison sentence. There is a ridiculously high conviction rate, and little or no legal representation, minors are often interrogated without parents, etc. etc.
It’s probably not accurate to call them “Hostages.” More like wrongful conviction? I’m not sure the best term. Probably why the article avoids it.