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Avraham Mengistu

Avraham Mengistu

Israeli kidnapped by Hamas in Gaza

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Hostages and massacre victims marched for Hadar Goldin

Murdered hostages Elad Katzir filmed himself on a march to the Gaza border for the release of Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul, Avra Mengistu, and Hisham Al-Sayed.

Hostages and massacre victims marched for Hadar Goldin

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.

Israelis captive in Gaza to be returned soon?

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.

Gantz's first call: To families of captive Israelis

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.

Hamas falsely claims Israeli captives harmed in IDF airstrike

'A quarter hour separates a mother from her son'

Brothers of soldier Hadar Goldin visit protest tent of family of Avraham Mengistu, held captive in Gaza. 'Let's go back to being ourselves.'

'A quarter hour separates a mother from her son'

'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.

'Time for UN to take on Hamas kidnappers'

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.

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

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.

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

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.

'Avera is the son of all of us'

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.

Report: Israel negotiating prisoner swap with Hamas

Human Rights Watch condemns Hamas

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

Human Rights Watch condemns Hamas

Hamas: Would love Egypt to broker deal

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

Hamas: Would love Egypt to broker deal

Reports: Qatar to mediate exchange deal between Israel and Hamas

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

Reports: Qatar to mediate exchange deal between Israel and 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.'

Family of Israeli captive block terrorists' visitors

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.

New campaign calls for release of Avraham Mengistu

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.'

Family of Israeli Arab in Hamas captivity wants answers

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.

Hamas: Netanyahu is a 'liar'

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.

Mengistu's family asks world to make Hamas free him

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.

Family of Mengistu slams Hamas for 'the worst hypocrisy'

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.

Protestors Block Erez Crossing Demanding Mengistu's Release

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Captive Israeli's Family Confronts Terrorists' Relatives

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.

Family of Captive Soldier to Stage Protest

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.

Hamas Spokesman Gloats Over Israeli Captives

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.

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

IDF Unsure Whether Israeli in Gaza is Alive or Dead

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.

Haniyeh Demands Release of 54 Terrorists

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.

Senior News Analyst Slams 'Leftist Junta' on Israeli Media

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.

Hamas: Israel Lied, Mengistu is a Captured Soldier

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.

Report: Hamas and Israel in Talks Over Gaza Captives

'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.

'No to Reconstruction Unless Hamas Returns Soldiers' Bodies'

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.

UN Chief Urges Gazans to Provide Information on Missing Israelis

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.

How Hamas Fooled Israel

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.

Defense Minister: No Prisoner Exchange Deal with Hamas

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,

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Tony Blair Mediating for Israeli Captives' Release?

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.

For Hamas, Civilians and Soldiers Two Separate Issues

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.

Terror Victim Advocate Warns Shalit Campaign is Back

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.

Hamas: Israeli Media Will Allow Us to Empty Israeli Jails

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

Internal Security Minister Warns: No More Prisoner Swaps

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.

Netanyahu: Israel Facing a Cynical, Cruel Enemy

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.

Hamas Reiterates Demands for Talks on Kidnapped Israelis

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Ten Months Later, Netanyahu to Meet Family of Israeli Captive

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.

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

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.

Hamas Issues Demands for Talks on Israeli Prisoners

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.

Netanyahu Vows to Return Citizens Abducted by Hamas

'Even as Foreign Minister No One Told Me About Hamas Captives'

MK says although he was Foreign Minister and Cabinet member, he only learned of the case from the media.

'Even as Foreign Minister No One Told Me About Hamas Captives'

Hamas: No Talks Until Shalit Deal Terrorists Freed

Even if Hamas were holding Avraham Mengitsu, it won't discuss a deal until 71 'recidivist' terrorists are freed, Khaled Mashaal asserts.

Hamas: No Talks Until Shalit Deal Terrorists Freed

Security Cabinet Was Not Informed About Mengistu Abduction

Former security cabinet member Yaakov Peri asserts ministers were kept in the dark about Avraham Mengistu's kidnapping.

Security Cabinet Was Not Informed About Mengistu Abduction

Brother of Captive Israeli Appeals for His Release

Ilan Mengistu appeals to Israeli government, international community and Hamas to bring Avraham home safely.

Brother of Captive Israeli Appeals for His Release

Ethiopian Activists: IDF Just Let Mengistu Slip into Gaza

Sources in the Ethiopian community charge that racism played a major role in abduction of Avraham Mengistu and subsequent media silence.

Ethiopian Activists: IDF Just Let Mengistu Slip into Gaza

MK Nagosa: Do 'Everything Possible' to Free Kidnap Victim

Ethiopian-Israeli MK said Thursday that Israel must do everything possible to find captive Avraham Mengistu.

MK Nagosa: Do 'Everything Possible' to Free Kidnap Victim

Official: Hamas Lying About Releasing Mengistu

Security official says Hamas definitely holding Avraham Mengistu captive and denials are stalling potential negotiations for his return.

Official: Hamas Lying About Releasing Mengistu

Watch: Hamas Rally Gives Clue over Fate of 2 Kidnapped Israelis?

Wednesday demo in Gaza features terrorists boasting of 'new' rockets - and a chilling clue concerning 2 Israelis being held alive in Gaza

Watch: Hamas Rally Gives Clue over Fate of 2 Kidnapped Israelis?

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Two Israeli Citizens Kidnapped by Hamas

An Israeli Arab and an Israeli of Ethiopian descent are both being held in Gaza.

Two Israeli Citizens Kidnapped by Hamas