Hamas conned Israel in previous talks to release Ethiopian-Israeli Avraham Mengistu, Channel 2 reports.
According to the report, Israel passed a message to Hamas regarding Mengistu. The terror organization agreed to release “the Ethiopian,” as Channel 2 quotes he was called by Hamas sources.
On the day that his release was expected to take place, Israel Defense Forces troops saw a figure arriving and thought it was Mengistu. However, in his stead, Hamas sent an Eritrean illegal migrant. IDF troops reportedly refused to accept the migrant, who returned to the Gaza Strip.
Mengistu remains in Hamas custody.
The man, apparently suffering mental issues, has been held in Hamas custody for 10 months. However, due to a gag order, this information was only made public last week.
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