Hamas has released Avera Mengistu, the longest-held Israeli captive, as part of an ongoing ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Mengistu, an Israeli-Ethiopian citizen, had been held in Gaza since 2014 after crossing into the territory.
His family celebrated his long-awaited release, and emotional footage shows him reuniting with loved ones near the Gaza border.
The exchange is part of a hostage-prisoner swap, but the future of the ceasefire agreement remains uncertain.
Watch the heartwarming moment of Mengistuâs return!
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Hamas Releases Six Israel Hostages. Hamas has released six Israeli hostages as part of an ongoing ceasefire deal, leading to emotional reunions with their families. The hostages, who were handed over to the Red Cross before being transferred to Israeli authorities, were among those abducted during the conflict. Families broke down in tears as they embraced their loved ones, marking a moment of relief and joy. The release is part of broader negotiations between Hamas and Israel, with more exchanges expected in the coming days. Watch the heartwarming footage of the hostages reuniting with their families.
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Hamas releases six last hostages in first phase of ceasefire agreement
The six included three Israeli men seized from the Nova music festival and another taken while visiting family in southern Israel when Hamas-led militants stormed across the border in the 7 October, 2023, attack that triggered Israelâs 16-month bombing campaign in Gaza.
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Israel erupts in joy as hostages Omer Wenkert, Eliya Cohen, and Omer Shem Tov return home after months of brutal Hamas captivity. Friends and family danced in the streets, celebrating their safe release. Watch the emotional moments as the nation unites in relief and happiness.
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In a surprising and highly unusual moment, freed Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov was seen kissing the foreheads of Hamas fighters before his release in Gaza. The shocking video shows him smiling, laughing, and giving a thumbs-up to the cheering crowd as Al-Qassam Brigades and other Palestinian factions handed over three Israeli hostages in a public ceremony. Israel
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Hamas Releases Israeli Hostage Tal Shoham; Families Weep in Relief. Hamas has released Israeli hostage Tal Shoham as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange under the ongoing Gaza ceasefire. Shoham, who had been held in captivity since the conflictâs early days, was handed over to the Red Cross in Rafah, southern Gaza, alongside fellow hostage Avera Mengistu. Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded as Shoham's family and loved ones in Israel burst into tears of relief while watching the transfer live. Crowds in Tel Avivâs Hostages Square erupted in celebration as news of the release spread. Meanwhile, four more hostagesâOmer Shem-Tov, Eliya Cohen, Omer Wenkert, and Hisham Al-Sayedâare expected to be freed later in the day.
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