BREAKING NEWS

Netanyahu to meet with mother of Gaza captive Avera Mengistu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with the mother of Gaza captive Avera Mengistu at midday on Monday, Hebrew media has reported.

Mengistu has been held in Gaza since 2014, and his plight recently made headlines again after Hamas released a new video of him earlier this month.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu together with military secretary to the prime minister met with Avra Mengistu's mother, Agranesh, for a periodic update. (credit: PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu together with military secretary to the prime minister met with Avra Mengistu's mother, Agranesh, for a periodic update. (credit: PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE)