Israeli hostage Avera Mengistu released after ten years in Hamas captivity

Avera Mengistu, an Israeli hostage held by Hamas for over ten years, was released on Saturday as part of a ceasefire deal. He was among six hostages freed, marking a significant development in ongoing negotiations. Mengistu was captured in Gaza in 2014. Upon his return, he was reunited with his family and taken to a hospital for evaluation. His release follows previous rounds of hostage exchanges under the fragile ceasefire. The release of Mengistu and another hostage, Tal Shoham, is part of a broader agreement. This marks the first time hostages have been freed in Rafah, highlighting a shift in the situation.