Abera Mengistu, who was held captive in the Gaza Strip for 11 years and returned to Israel in February during the latest hostage deal, has been released from Ichilov Hospital. "I am excited," he said upon his release, and his family described it as "a significant step in his life." His family also stated that "what was until recently a dream is becoming reality. Abera Mengistu is in Israel, free, and beginning a new path. We pray for the release of all hostages." They added that Mengistu will be moving to housing adapted to his needs.