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
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.
Israel must find a new way to negotiate with Hamas for captives
Israel should make clear to Hamas, their Qatari patrons, and the international community that Jerusalem is only going to allow money to flow into Gaza if the captives are returned.
Sinwar: Hamas ready to hold talks with Israel on prisoner swap
The Hamas leader said that "in the coming days we will be witnessing a dialogue in Cairo with the aim of reaching agreements on the issues at hand."
Hadar Goldin's brother: Ceasefire negotiations won't 'bring boys home'
Protestor demands include Hamas disarmament, breaking hopes to destroy Israel, and returning the missing bodies held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Gantz: We achieved what we set out to do in Gaza
Gantz said that the return of Avera Mengistu and the bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul would be carried out in the future after not including them in the ceasefire conditions.
Why this war should not end until Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul and Avera Mengistu come home
A victory needs a symbol. There is one attainable profound symbol that will assure this time that Israel’s victory and Hamas’s crushing defeat is unmistakable.
Electric corp. union refuses to fix Gaza lines until Israelis returned
"We don't intend to repair and return the power lines to Gaza...until Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul and Avera Mengistu are returned to Israel."
Hamas willing to accept less prisoner releases in exchange deal - report
Israeli officials do not have high expectations from the talks.
'Squeezing' Hamas will not bring captive Israelis home - opinion
The “squeeze Hamas policy” of the past 13 and half years has not worked at all. Perhaps it is time to try something new.
Why are Israelis held in Gaza ignored amid Syria prisoner exchange?
How can Israel justify not putting an emphasis on Mengistu and Al-Sayed after Israel's efforts to bring a citizen back from Syria?