Two Israeli hostages freed after nearly a decade in Gaza

Two Israeli hostages, Hisham al-Sayed and Avera Mengistu, were freed by Hamas after being held in Gaza for nearly a decade. They were among six hostages released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Mengistu entered Gaza in 2014, while Sayed crossed into the territory in 2015. Both men had a history of mental illness and were not connected to the Israeli military. Their families expressed relief after years of uncertainty. Videos of the hostages were released by Hamas in attempts to negotiate their return.