MYSTERIOUS: Avera mengistu - What They Never Told You

Middle East crisis live: Trump envoy says US expects second phase of Israel-Hamas deal to proceed

Comments come after Israel suspended release of 600 Palestinian detainees

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2025

Hamas hands over six hostages but Israel suspends release of 600 Palestinians

Ceasefire in jeopardy as Israel says it will wait ‘until release of next hostages is guaranteed’ and Hamas scraps ‘degrading’ handover ceremonies

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2025

Hamas freed five Israeli hostages under phase one of ceasefire

Hamas has released five Israeli hostages, including Avera Mengistu, who had been held captive in Gaza for over ten years.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2025

‘Finally it’s happening. I know he’s still alive’: Families of Israeli hostages await nervously the return of their loved ones

The fate of captives held by Hamas is in the balance until they are finally swapped for Palestinian prisoners

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2025

Art and war: Israeli and Palestinian artists reflect on Oct. 7 and the crisis in Gaza

We asked six Israeli and Palestinian artists about how the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas has affected their lives and their work. They shared stories of fear, anger, sadness and pain.

WEKU · Jan 7, 2024

Israel's forgotten hostage: Avera Mengistu remains in Hamas captivity after 9 years

Nine years ago, Mengistu was taken by Hamas. A deal on the release of some of the hostages taken on Oct. 7 doesn't appear to include him.

WEKU · Nov 27, 2023

Hamas Displays IDF Lt. Goldin’s Gun 9 Years After Death

Palestinian terror group showcases weapon of fallen Israeli soldier as bargaining chip

Zenger · Aug 1, 2023

Israeli And PA Envoys Hurl Accusations At Security Council

The Israeli and Palestinian Authority ambassadors to the United Nations slung barbs at each other in a fiery debate.

Zenger · Jan 20, 2023

Israel Asks Pope Francis, Red Cross to Help Release Four Citizens in Gaza

Israel appealed to Pope Francis, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the UN Secretary-General on Wednesday to help it recover four citizens held in the Gaza Strip for more than seven years. Reuters reported that Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen sent letters of appeal after…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 19, 2023

Israel asks Pope, Red Cross to help recover four citizens held in Gaza

Israel appealed to Pope Francis, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations Secretary-General on Wednesday to help it recover four citizens held in the Gaza Strip for more than seven years.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023