Hisham al-Sayed

'Hamas abused Hisham knowing he was mentally ill,' father says

In 2015, Al-Sayed wandered into southern Gaza and was abducted by Hamas. He was released by Hamas in February as part of the hostage-ceasefire deal.

 Hisham al-Sayed reunites with his family after returning from a near decade in Gaza captivity, February 22, 2025
 Shaaban al-Sayed (left) and Ilan Mengistu (right) speaking at Ichilov hospital following the release on Saturday of Hisham al-Sayed and Avera Mengistu.

Hisham's father takes aim at Arab world for failing to act, Avera's brother calls for full release

 Freed hostages Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, February 22, 2025

Hamas's abuse of two mentally ill Israelis shows depths of terror group's cruelty - comment

 Hisham al-Sayed reunites with his family after returning from a near decade in Gaza captivity, February 22, 2025

Bedouin-Israeli Hisham al-Sayed freed after near decade in Hamas captivity


Hamas says health of one Israeli captive deteriorated

"Cynical and criminal" Hamas "holds mentally ill civilians in violation of all international conventions and laws," said the Prime Minister’s Office.

Israelis Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul, Avera Mengistu and Hisham Al-Sayed being held by Hamas in Gaza

Israel was close to reaching a prisoner swap, says fmr. NSC official

Hamas is holding Avera Mengistu, Hisham al-Sayed, St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul and Lt. Hadar Goldin.

Israelis Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul, Avera Mengistu and Hisham Al-Sayed being held by Hamas in Gaza

Israel 'committed to return captives' held by Hamas, Bennett tells al-Sayed family

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett promised that he was personally committed to bringing captive Hisham al-Sayed back home.

 Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett during a ceremony after the largest ever police operation against illegal gun dealers, in Tel Aviv, November 9, 2021.

Hamas delegation headed by Haniyeh to discuss prisoner exchange in Egypt

A Hamas delegation will reportedly discuss a possible prisoner exchange deal, among other issues, during a visit in Egypt this week.

HAMAS LEADERS Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar march to protest US President Donald Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century,’ in Gaza City in June 2019.

Israel-Egypt relations, not Palestinians, at the center of Bennett-Sisi meeting - source

A diplomatic source said the bond formed between PM Naftali Bennett and Egyptian President Abdel Fatah a-Sisi is very important to Israeli-Egyptian relations.

  Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on September 13, 2021.

Gantz conditions Gaza development on prisoner exchange deal

The defense minister reiterated the importance of the prisoners' return, saying that Israel will not hesitate to use military force.

Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White political party

Israel must find a new way to negotiate with Hamas for captives

Israel should make clear to Hamas, their Qatari patrons, and the international community that Jerusalem is only going to allow money to flow into Gaza if the captives are returned.

IDF Soldier Gilad Schalit in Hamas custody

Sinwar: Hamas ready to hold talks with Israel on prisoner swap

The Hamas leader said that "in the coming days we will be witnessing a dialogue in Cairo with the aim of reaching agreements on the issues at hand."

YAHYA SINWAR, leader of Hamas in Gaza, gestures on stage during a rally in Gaza City on May 24

Electric corp. union refuses to fix Gaza lines until Israelis returned

"We don't intend to repair and return the power lines to Gaza...until Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul and Avera Mengistu are returned to Israel."

Israelis Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul, Avera Mengistu and Hisham Al-Sayed being held by Hamas in Gaza

Hamas willing to accept less prisoner releases in exchange deal - report

Israeli officials do not have high expectations from the talks.

Israelis Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul, Avera Mengistu and Hisham Al-Sayed being held by Hamas in Gaza