AFTER an entire decade of harrowing uncertainty, Avera Mengistu is home at last. The Ethiopian-born Israeli hostage, who spent a harrowing 3,821 days in Hamas captivity, was released in Rafah on ...

Former hostage Avera Mengistu reunited with his family after 10 years of captivity (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit) Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed were in stable condition upon release from ...

The families of Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed welcomed their loved ones home Saturday after both men spent a decade languishing in Hamas captivity. Their families expressed concern for the ...

Avera Mengistu, an Ethiopian-born Israeli, was released by Hamas on Saturday, February 22, after more than 10 years in captivity. Footage released by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) shows Mengistu ...

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel - February 24, 2025 Avera Mengistu, an Ethiopian-born Israeli, walked free on Saturday, February 22, after enduring more than 10 years as a captive of Hamas. His release ...

As the hostages Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed returned to Israel Saturday after a collective 20+ years in Hamas captivity – more than 7,000 days in Gaza between them – a great weight was ...

Hamas Releases Avera Mengistu, Longest-held Israeli Captive. Hamas has released Avera Mengistu, the longest-held Israeli captive, as part of an ongoing ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

Avera Mengistu, a 38-year-old Israeli of Ethiopian descent, has spent more than 3,800 days in captivity since crossing over to Gaza over a decade ago. He was released under the Gaza cease-fire ...

Mengistu, who was handed over alongside October 7 victim Tal Shoham, crossed into Israel and arrived at a military reception point, the IDF confirmed. They were then reunited with their families ...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Saturday evening with Avera Mengistu: "I am moved and I embrace you. The entire people of Israel is moved along with me and embraces you today." In the warm ...