Avraham Mengistu

'International community must pressure Hamas'

US, Ukraine, call special UN Security Council meeting to discuss civilians and soldiers held in Gaza.

'Time for UN to take on Hamas kidnappers'

Israeli Ambassador to UN joins family of Israeli man taken captive by Hamas terror organization, calls on UN to force Hamas to set him free.

'All terrorists go back to murdering when they're freed'

MK Motti Yogev speaks to Arutz Sheva about the government's efforts to bring missing, captured, Israelis back home.

Hamas: We approved prisoner exchange deal

Terrorist organization claims it accepted Egyptian proposal for the return of Israeli soldiers and missing persons.

Rally marks 3 years since capture of Ethiopian-Israeli by Hamas

100 attend rally in support of family of Avraham Mengistu, who has been held captive by Hamas terrorists in Gaza for years.

PM Netanyahu to UN chief: We're worried about Iran

Netanyahu tells UN Secretary General Guterres about Iran's control of Syria and threat to Israel, Guterres expected to request aid for Gaza.

Rivlin:

'Avera is the son of all of us'

President Reuven Rivlin meets the family of Avera Mengistu, who is being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Report: Israel negotiating prisoner swap with Hamas

Hamas offered to free three living Israelis in exchange for Shalit deal terrorists who returned to terrorism after previous release.

Family of man held by Hamas receives video of his entering Gaza

Family of Ethiopian-Israeli held captive by Hamas receives security video of his crossing into the Gaza Strip.

Lapid: Next time, we need to hit Hamas hard and fast

Slamming Israeli government, Lapid says, 'In between wars with Gaza, we need to create a different reality - and that's not happening.'

Red Cross to Hamas: Clarify fate of missing Israelis

International Committee of the Red Cross says Hamas must comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law.

Human Rights Watch condemns Hamas

Human Rights Watch attacks Hamas for 'illogical' behavior towards captives Avraham Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed.

Hamas: Would love Egypt to broker deal

Hamas refuses to swap Avraham Mengistu for Israel-held official; says relations with Egypt improved.

Reports: Qatar to mediate exchange deal between Israel and Hamas

Report claims Israel offered to release 60 terrorists in exchange for soldiers' bodies.

Student protesters block Bennett speech

Student protesters interrupt speech by Education Minister at Tel Aviv University to demand return of Israeli held by Hamas.

Family of Israeli captive block terrorists' visitors

The family of Avra Mengistu blocked visits to terrorists in the Southern Prison. 'We will fight with all our strength to free Avra.'

Israel wins Ethiopian support for African Union 'observer' role

On final leg of Africa trip, Netanyahu hails breakthrough in ties with Ethiopia, asks PM to help free Ethiopian-Israeli captured by Hamas.

Families protest: 'Our MIAs have been abandoned'

Families of captive Avera Mengistu and MIAs Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul disappointed after meeting with PM Netanyahu.

Netanyahu urges UN chief: Help free captive Israelis

PM u calls on Ban Ki-moon to help secure the release of Oron Shaul, Hadar Goldin and Avera Mengistu, held by Hamas in Gaza.

MIA’s family: No deal without our son

Family of Oron Shaul Hy”d erects protest tent outside Prime Minister’s residence as Turkey deal nears.

‘MIAs, Mengistu will be discussed in Turkey talks’

Minister of Internal Security says Gaza MIAs will come up in discussions with Turkey, but makes no promise.

‘Bring our son back from Gaza’

The family of Abera Mengistu demands any deal with Turkey includes their son, who is held by Hamas.

'Netanyahu, don't forget our captive brother in Gaza'

Family asks Netanyahu not to sign Turkey deal without assurances about Avera Mengistu, Israeli captured by Hamas.

New campaign calls for release of Avraham Mengistu

Facebook campaign calls on Israelis to leave an empty chair at the Seder table for Ethiopian who is missing in Gaza.

Family of Israeli Arab in Hamas captivity wants answers

Mentally ill Bedouin man confirmed to be in Hamas custody earlier this month. Family: 'Just bring him home.'

Hamas: Netanyahu is a 'liar'

Hamas brands Israeli Prime Minister a “liar”, says there are no talks with Israel regarding the release of four Israelis being held in Gaza.

Mengistu's family asks world to make Hamas free him

Family of mentally ill Israeli held nearly 1.5 years by Hamas goes to Geneva to demand aid to Gaza be conditioned on his release.

Family of Mengistu slams Hamas for 'the worst hypocrisy'

Family of mentally ill Israeli held in Gaza furious, after Hamas condemns Egypt for killing insane Gazan who crossed border.

Protestors Block Erez Crossing Demanding Mengistu's Release

Some 20 demonstrators gathered outside Israel's border crossing with Gaza to call on Hamas to free the mentally ill captive.

Haniyeh's Sisters Denied Entry to Gaza for Son's Wedding

As part of policy placing pressure on Hamas to free captive Israelis, IDF denies entry to Gaza for relatives of Hamas leader.

IDF: No 'Humanitarian' Permits for Hamas While Mengistu Captive

'There are humanitarian cases in Gaza too,' IDF reportedly tells Hamas, after Hamas official asks to cross into Israel for treatment.

Captive Israeli's Family Confronts Terrorists' Relatives

Mengistu's family tells families of jailed terrorists 'we want to see our son too,' demands: 'tell your leaders' to free him from Gaza.

Family of Captive Soldier to Stage Protest

Mengistu family tired of remaining silent as their son Avraham is held by Hamas - and will try to make a point via prisoners' families.

Hamas Spokesman Gloats Over Israeli Captives

Moussa Abu Marzuk gives interview claiming Israel violated a previous swap deal to reclaim captives, also denies ceasefire reports.

Red Cross Won't Give Hamas's Response on Captives

ICRC says request for info by Israeli families relayed, but won't give Hamas reply; claims law doesn't require return of living captives.

IDF Unsure Whether Israeli in Gaza is Alive or Dead

Senior officer reveals: so much conflicting information has been offered over Avraham Mengistu that even the IDF is unsure of his status.

Haniyeh Demands Release of 54 Terrorists

Hamas leader demands release of terrorists rearrested since Shalit deal in order to start talks to free Israeli civilian captives.

Senior News Analyst Slams 'Leftist Junta' on Israeli Media

Senior Channel 2 military commentator under fire for defending IDF, justifying secret talks between Israel, Hamas over captives.

Hamas: Israel Lied, Mengistu is a Captured Soldier

Hamas deputy politburo chief tries to spin abducted Israeli situation on its head, claiming he was captured during last summer's war.

Report: Hamas and Israel in Talks Over Gaza Captives

PA officials claim Hamas and Israel discussing return of two Israeli citizens captive in Gaza, say that Avraham Mengistu is healthy.

'No to Reconstruction Unless Hamas Returns Soldiers' Bodies'

Tzur Goldin, the twin of slain soldier Hadar Goldin, demands that the int'l community halt funds to Gaza until his brother comes home.

UN Chief Urges Gazans to Provide Information on Missing Israelis

Ban Ki-moon calls on Gazans with knowledge of two missing Israeli civilians to provide information about their possible whereabouts.

How Hamas Fooled Israel

Israel tried to retrieve Avraham Mengistu, the Israeli who entered Gaza and is being held by Hamas, but Hamas reneged on agreement.

Defense Minister: No Prisoner Exchange Deal with Hamas

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon ends speculation, says Israel will do everything to free Israelis held by Hamas - but no terrorist release.

Hamas: In the End, Israel Will 'Pay the Price' For Mengistu

Hamas on Sunday continued its propaganda campaign over Avraham Mengitsu and a still-unnamed Bedouin Arab,

Interview

Prisoner Swaps? 'Israel Must Change the Rules of the Game'

Victims rights campaigner says Israel needs to break the vicious cycle of releasing terrorists to kill again - by imposing death penalty.

Netanyahu: Israel Won't Pay the Price of Capitulation to Iran

Prime Minister begins Cabinet meeting by slamming talks in Vienna as feeding 'hundreds of billions' to Iranian terror machine.

Tony Blair Mediating for Israeli Captives' Release?

Former Middle East Quartet peace envoy has met with Hamas leader Khaled Mashal in Qatar twice in recent weeks.

Interview

For Hamas, Civilians and Soldiers Two Separate Issues

Counterterrorism expert explains why the price for soldiers' bodies will be higher, offers a means for Israel to reciprocate pressure.

Exclusive interview

Terror Victim Advocate Warns Shalit Campaign is Back

Meir Indor of Almagor warns that journalistic and political sources who forced Israel into release of 1,027 terrorists are surfacing again.

Hamas: Israeli Media Will Allow Us to Empty Israeli Jails

Israel 'experts' quoted in Hamas paper saying media uproar over captives will allow Hamas to 'empty Israeli jails' of terrorists.

Internal Security Minister Warns: No More Prisoner Swaps

Gilad Erdan says Israel must do everything in its power to free Israelis held captive by Hamas - but freeing terrorists out of the question

Gaza hostage crisis

Netanyahu: Israel Facing a Cynical, Cruel Enemy

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets family of Hamas hostage Avraham Mengistu, vows to do whatever it takes to bring him home.

Hamas Reiterates Demands for Talks on Kidnapped Israelis

Senior Hamas official Mahmoud al-Zahar says as far as he is concerned the matter is 'closed' until Israeli frees dozens of terrorists.

Wife Insists: Media 'Lynch' of Lior Lotan Not the Full Story

Envoy heard threatening family of Israeli captive was simply upholding his duty to protect the operation, Lior Lotan's wife insists Friday.

Family of Israeli Held by Hamas Accepts Apology of PM's Envoy

Mengistu's family 'brushes off' threats by Lotan, who gets backing from Bennett, and postpones meeting with Netanyahu.

Ten Months Later, Netanyahu to Meet Family of Israeli Captive

Netanyahu to finally meet with the Mengistu family months after the fact - and after scandal of his representative threatening them.

PM's Envoy Apologizes Over Threats to Hamas Hostage's Family

Netanyahu's envoy on hostages and missing persons apologizes over recording of threats to family of Avraham Mengistu.

Hamas Issues Demands for Talks on Israeli Prisoners

Hamas foreign affairs head says info or negotiations will be in exchange for fourth batch of 'gesture' releases, 71 Shalit terrorists.

Netanyahu Vows to Return Citizens Abducted by Hamas

Prime Minister says he expects the international community to issue 'a clear call' for release of Avraham Mengistu and Bedouin citizen.