Israel and Palestinians mark one year since last summer's devastating war in the Gaza Strip, with a ceasefire still largely holding but few of the issues that led to the conflict resolved. (Agence France-Presse)
Jerusalem:
An Israeli civilian is missing in the Gaza Strip, 10 months after illegally entering the Palestinian territory, and there are fears for his life, Israeli media reported today.
Haaretz newspaper said Abera Mengistu, 28, an Israeli of Ethiopian descent, crossed the border in September 2014 but it was only today that a court lifted reporting restrictions.
Israeli army radio said that he was believed to be held against his will but that Hamas, Gaza's Islamist de facto ruler, had denied he was in its hands.
It quoted a security source as saying Israel had no current information about Mengistu's fate.
There was no immediate official comment from Israel and no reaction from Hamas.
Haaretz newspaper said Abera Mengistu, 28, an Israeli of Ethiopian descent, crossed the border in September 2014 but it was only today that a court lifted reporting restrictions.
Israeli army radio said that he was believed to be held against his will but that Hamas, Gaza's Islamist de facto ruler, had denied he was in its hands.
It quoted a security source as saying Israel had no current information about Mengistu's fate.
There was no immediate official comment from Israel and no reaction from Hamas.
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