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
On the brink of a Hamas-Israel exchange deal?
Hamas sources: A prisoner exchange deal with Israel is "very close".
My Word: The missing soldiers’ dilemma
Where is the Red Cross? Why is there no outrage over a genuine war crime in the UN?
Supporters hold first rally for return of Avera Mengistu, the Israeli man held in Gaza
The protesters chose Hadarim Prison on Monday so that their rally could coincide with the weekly visit by the relatives of Palestinian security prisoners held in the facility.
Family of Israeli missing in Gaza to 'pressure Hamas' with protest outside prison
Organizers said the demonstration will be the first in a series of protest moves that will focus on the humanitarian side of the story, with the goal of pressuring Hamas into releasing Mengistu.
IDF source: We don't know if Israeli who went missing in Gaza is dead or alive
"There is contradictory and partial information on whether he's alive," source says of Avera Mengistu.
Hamas: Israel lying about Mengistu's date of entry to Gaza and his mental state
Israel and Hamas not communicating via a third party for Ethiopian-Israeli's release, official says.
No to another Schalit deal
None of us can help but sympathize with the Mengistu family as they beseech the government to “do everything” to bring their son Avraham back from the clutches of the Hamas terrorists holding him.
Relative of missing Israeli Beduin: If he's in Gaza, his life isn't in danger
Missing youth's relative claims that "nobody in the security forces shared information with the family on this incident."
![IDF vehicle drives along Gaza border fence [file]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/254320 "IDF vehicle drives along Gaza border fence [file]")
Analysis: Israel wants to avoid giving Hamas a bartering chip at all costs
The organs of the security establishment – be it the Shin Bet, censor, Mossad , IDF, defense minister or prime minister – have repeated time and again the same mistake.
Netanyahu: Israel holds Hamas responsible for safety of Israelis missing in Gaza
PM says he appointed a representative to coordinate efforts on his behalf on this matter, and to be in contact with the families.