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אברה מנגיסטו עם הקייסים בתפילת חג הסיגד בירושלים

Returned captive Avera Mengistu celebrates first Sigd since release from Gaza

Mengistu, held in Gaza for over a decade, joined nationwide Sigd celebrations in Jerusalem; President Herzog praises his return, urges unity and renews calls to locate missing girl Haymanut Kasau and bring home all hostages

Shilo Freid, Itamar Eichner | 11.20.25

אברה מנגיסטו משוחרר מבית החולים

5 months after release from Gaza, Avera Mengistu leaves the hospital

Mengistu, who suffers from mental illness, crossed into Gaza and was held for more than a decade by Hamas; His family: 'a significant step in his life'

Or Hadar, Roni Green Shaulov | 07.22.25

עצרת בכיכר החטופים

Hostage talks stagnate: Will Netanyahu prioritize a hostage deal over war?

Families and experts urge Israel to prioritize the release of 59 hostages, criticizing Netanyahu's political calculations amid stalled talks

Maayan Hoffman/ The Media Line | 03.30.25

אברה מנגיסטו נפגש עם בני משפחתו בבית החולים איכילוב

Avera Mengistu has a long recovery after over a decade in captivity, brother says

Ilan Mengistu, the brother of Avera Mengistu, describes emotional closure; 'We're still trying to process the miracle that happened to us,' Ilan says, 'He recognizes us and responds. He has incredible inner strength'

Alexandra Lukash | 02.24.25

אברה מנגיסטו אליה כהן טל שהם עומרי ונקרט עומרי שם טוב

Over 60 hostages still in Gaza after six releases as Israel mulls deal's second phase

Return of six living hostages marks penultimate captive handover in cease-fire's first phase, with officials assessing options for further releases during the second phase's negotiations

Ynet | 02.22.25

רגעי שחרור החטופים בפעימה השביעית

Avera Mengistu finally free after nearly 11 years in Hamas captivity

His release, alongside Tal Shoham, follows years of advocacy from Israel’s Ethiopian community, which criticized the government for failing to secure his freedom sooner

Lior Ben Ari | 02.22.25

טל שהם עם ילדיו נווה ויהל

Tal Shoham reunites with family after 16 months in Hamas captivity

Abducted during Oct. 7 massacre, Shoham, who turned 40 while in captivity, handed over by Red Cross to IDF and returned to Israel

Nina Fox, Lior Ohana | 02.22.25

תיעוד: השבוי הישראלי בידי חמאס

Israelis Avera Mengistu, Hisham al-Sayed to be released after decade in Hamas captivity

After over 3,500 days in captivity the two Israeli civilians are set to be released as part of the hostage deal; Their long-awaited return brings relief to their families, who have spent years fighting for their release while grappling with uncertainty over their fate

ynet correspondents | 02.19.25

הדסה לזר

Some hostage families are still waiting to learn if their loved ones are dead

Families anxiously await confirmation of whether their loved ones are alive or dead, as six hostages are set to be freed Saturday; Meanwhile, Israel prepares to identify and bury victims whose remains will be returned in the coming days; 'How can they not tell us anything? How can they leave us to figure it out on our own?'

Hagar Kochavi, Yael Ciechanover | 02.19.25

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