Hisham Al-Sayed

9 years later:

Families of captives to be recognized as victims of hostilities

Families of Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, held by Hamas since 2014 and 2015, will be recognized as victims of hostilities.

Hamas used negotiations with PMO to hide massacre plans

Terror group which rules Gaza held high-level negotiations on release of captive IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians while plotting attack.

UN committee to PA:

'Investigate disappearance of Israelis in Gaza'

UN Committee tells PA to investigate disappearance of Israeli citizens Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, who are held in Gaza.

Erdan to Security Council:

'Listen to plea of father whose son is held by Hamas'

Israel's Ambassador to UN criticizes Security Council for ignoring Israeli captives held by the Hamas terror group in the Gaza Strip.

The prisoner exchange deal Hamas rejected

Israeli officials believe release of video showing Hisham al-Sayed in a hospital bed was meant to pressure Israel into a more favorable deal

Bennett: Hamas video of Israeli captive heinous, desperate

PM responds to Hamas video purportedly showing Hisham al-Sayad in the hospital, says terror groups hold Israelis in violation of intl. law.

Hamas releases video showing captive Israeli in hospital bed

A day after saying Israeli captive's health has deteriorated, Hamas releases video purportedly showing Hisham al-Sayed in the hospital.

Bennett: Israel holds Hamas responsible for prisoners' condition

PM responds to Hamas 'psychological warfare' announcing deteriorating health of Israeli prisoner. 'Hamas proves again it is criminal.'

Hamas: Medical condition of captive Israeli deteriorates

Terror organization does not reveal name of Israeli whose health has worsened. Israel: Hamas attempting to use psychological warfare.

Bring Our Boys Home:

Ministers set condition for return of terrorist's body

Also expressing support: MK Mansour Abbas. "We have to bring this chapter to a close."

Israelis captive in Gaza to be returned soon?

Member of Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee says recent info gives her hope captive, missing Israelis will soon return home.

IDF officer dealing with issue of missing soldiers steps down

IDF officer who took part in talks on prisoner exchange deal reportedly frustrated over Israel's helplessness.

Hamas: We'll force Israel to release prisoners

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh: This enemy does not give anything except when it is forced to do so.

Report: Hamas tape provides info on captive Israelis

Hamas will give recording to Egypt, providing additional details on condition of Israelis held in Gaza, Arab newspaper reports.

Bennett: I raised issue of Hamas captives with UN Sec. General

PM in New York answers Arutz Sheva question about his efforts to secure return of Israeli civilians, bodies of soldiers held by Hamad.

Former prisoners coordinator: Avera Mengistu assumed to be alive

Avera Mengistu, missing Ethiopian-Israeli, is assumed to still be alive, former prisoners coordinator Lior Lotan says.

Gantz's first call: To families of captive Israelis

New Defense Minister begins term by pledging his committment to securing the return of the Israelis held captive by Hamas in Gaza.

Hamas demands ventilators in prisoner exchange

Hamas demanding medical equipment and terrorists in possible agreement with Israel, sources say.

Father of missing soldier: 'Don't miss this opportunity'

Simcha Goldin, father of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, demands Israel insist on release of captives and bodies before giving Hamas corona aid.

​​​​​​​Hamas: Our offer still stands

Hamas terror group says 'offer' for Israel to release security prisoners is still on the table.

Hamas to give Israel information on missing Israelis?

Hamas may agree to deal seeing Israel receive information on Israelis in Gaza, in exchange for release of 250 terrorists, report says.

Information on prisoners in exchange for prisoners?

Hamas may offer information on Israelis held in Gaza if Israel frees convicted terrorists, report says.

Psychological warfare:

Hamas falsely claims Israeli captives harmed in IDF airstrike

Hamas' Abu Ubaida falsely claims Israelis held captive in Gaza were injured in airstrikes - but refuses to tell their fate.

Will Israel hold Gaza infiltrators as negotiating chips?

DM Bennett may utilize existing law to allow extended imprisonment of Gazan infiltrators in bid to free Israelis held in Gaza.

Report: Progress in negotiations for prisoners swap with Hamas

Israel negotiating for release of Israeli held in Gaza, report says. Government coordinator: Hamas not allowing progress on issue.

US envoy asks UN to act to bring back missing Israelis

Jason Greenblatt sends letter to UN, asks body to continue efforts to release Israeli soldiers and civilians being held by Hamas.

Liberman: Government paying protection money to Hamas

Yisrael Beytenu chair slams PM Netanyahu, says 'whitewashing terror' is 'black stain on Israel's government and the one leading it.'

'Israel made a mistake in handling Gaza captives'

Former coordinator for captives and missing persons says Israel should've conditioned end of 2014 fighting on the release of the captives.

'Don't release terrorists in exchange for my son'

Father of Hisham Al-Sayed, who is being held by Hamas in Gaza: He is sick, he should not be part of the negotiations.

'A person with special needs is being held hostage in Gaza'

Families of Israeli civilians held in Gaza hold joint press conference. 'Show some humanity and release my brother.'

Hamas lays down conditions for prisoner swap

Hamas sets preconditions for prisoner swap with Israel, promises to force Israel to release convicted terrorists.

Haniyeh: Hamas ready for prisoner deal with Israel

Hamas leader says the group is ready to negotiate with Israel to trade two Israeli captives and bodies of two soldiers it is holding.