Avera Mengistu
IDF kills Hamas terrorist who held three hostages, Sinwar's ex-bodyguard, others in Gaza strikes
The IDF and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) also confirmed it killed Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard and a Hamas Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Re’im on October 7.
Brother of former hostage Avera Mengitsu missing, police ask public for help with search
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
Despite the difficulty in recalling details, some moments remain etched in his memory — the moment he entered Gaza, and the moment he left.
Hisham's father takes aim at Arab world for failing to act, Avera's brother calls for full release
"I am ready to talk to Hamas people on Al Jazeera to prove that Hisham is not a soldier," Hisham's father said.
Hamas's abuse of two mentally ill Israelis shows depths of terror group's cruelty - comment
Their decade-long captivity speaks volumes about the worst of human nature, of the depth of cruelty of which humans are capable.
Who is Avera Mengistu, the Hamas hostage who was released after 11 years in captivity?
Avera Mengistu, a young Israeli of Ethiopian descent, mistakenly crossed into Gaza in 2014. Now 11 years after his abduction, his status has raised alarms for members of his community.
Hostage release plan finalized: 33 hostages to be freed in initial phase
While families of hostages have welcomed the agreement, others criticized the release of high-security detainees. The government has stressed the necessity of the deal to bring hostages home.
'You country is abandoning you': Avera Mengistu's family at rally marking 10 years in captivity
"As of yesterday, September 7, it has been 10 years of Avera Mengistu being held in Hamas' brutal captivity," said the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
23 Israeli, Jewish defining moments of 2023
This past year has been eventful, with ups and downs alike.
Hamas publishes photos of IDF tags snatched from Israeli soldier
The terrorist group did not provide further details about the dog tag, which carried the name of the Givati Brigade.
'Do I need to set myself on fire?' Goldin family tells Netanyahu at memorial
Ayelet Goldin, Hadar's sister, called out to Netanyahu "You are guilty, prime minister. You are abandoning soldiers and civilians."
14 Days: IDF chief
Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.
