The families of two Israeli civilians, Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, who are being held captive by Hamas in Gaza, have issued a stark warning about the dire situation their loved ones are facing. The two men have been held by the Palestinian militant group for several years now, with little to no information about their well-being or conditions of captivity.
In a recent statement, the families of Mengistu and al-Sayed expressed deep concern for the safety and well-being of their loved ones, stating that they are in “grave danger” while being held by Hamas. They called on the international community to take action and put pressure on Hamas to release the hostages immediately.
Mengistu, an Ethiopian-Israeli man, crossed the border into Gaza in September 2014 and has been held captive by Hamas ever since. Al-Sayed, a Bedouin-Israeli man, also entered Gaza in April 2015 and was captured by Hamas. Both men are believed to be suffering from mental health issues, which has only added to the urgency of their release.
The families of Mengistu and al-Sayed have been tirelessly advocating for their release, but so far their efforts have been in vain. They have called on the Israeli government to do everything in its power to secure the release of their loved ones, but progress has been slow and the situation remains dire.
Hamas has a history of using hostages as bargaining chips in negotiations with Israel, but the families of Mengistu and al-Sayed are growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress in securing their release. They fear that their loved ones are being neglected and mistreated in captivity, and are pleading with the international community to intervene on their behalf.
The plight of Mengistu and al-Sayed serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the toll it takes on innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. The families of the hostages are desperate for a resolution to this tragic situation, and are calling on the world to stand with them in their fight for the safe return of their loved ones.