Avera Mengistu
Brother of former hostage Avera Mengitsu missing, police ask public for help with search
Ashgara Mengistu, a 34-year-old resident of Ashkelon, left his mother's home in Ma'ale Adumim on Sunday and hasn't been seen since, the police reported.
IDF carried out mission to locate former hostage Avera Mengistu a day before Oct. 7 - KAN
Former Hamas hostage Avera Mengistu released from hospital
Avera Mengistu still carries deep scars after a decade in Gaza captivity, relative says
Hamas releases footage of Israeli captive Hisham al-Sayed
Hamas had announced on Monday that the health of one of the captives it is holding was deteriorating.
Hamas says health of one Israeli captive deteriorated
"Cynical and criminal" Hamas "holds mentally ill civilians in violation of all international conventions and laws," said the Prime Minister’s Office.
Israel was close to reaching a prisoner swap, says fmr. NSC official
Hamas is holding Avera Mengistu, Hisham al-Sayed, St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul and Lt. Hadar Goldin.
Israel still fractured by prisoner swap debates, 10-years after Schalit deal
The release of Gilad Schalit was a testament to a long-held army principle that the IDF does not abandon its soldiers on the battlefield. However, many think that the price was too high.
Hamas delegation headed by Haniyeh to discuss prisoner exchange in Egypt
A Hamas delegation will reportedly discuss a possible prisoner exchange deal, among other issues, during a visit in Egypt this week.
Hamas presents ‘roadmap’ for prisoner swap with Israel
It is widely believed that the Egyptians are leading efforts to secure a deal between Israel and Hamas.
Israel-Egypt relations, not Palestinians, at the center of Bennett-Sisi meeting - source
A diplomatic source said the bond formed between PM Naftali Bennett and Egyptian President Abdel Fatah a-Sisi is very important to Israeli-Egyptian relations.
Avera Mengistu's mother marks his 7th birthday in captivity
"We will meet soon and next year we will celebrate you at home with everyone," said Avera Mengistu's mother on his birthday.
Gantz conditions Gaza development on prisoner exchange deal
The defense minister reiterated the importance of the prisoners' return, saying that Israel will not hesitate to use military force.
Cairo talks to release Israeli hostages didn’t yield results - report
At issue are the bodies of Lt. Hadar Goldin and St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul, presumed to have been killed during the 2014 Gaza war, and the fate of two Israeli citizens, Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed.