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Urgent Action: Israeli Civilians Abducted For More Than 2 Years (Israel/OPT: UA 133.17)

July 31, 2017

Avera Mangistu and Hisham al-Sayed have been missing respectively since 7 September 2014 and 20 April 2015 in the Gaza Strip. The two Israeli civilians suffer from serious mental health conditions. Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip have refused to disclose any information about them. Their fate and whereabouts remain unknown.

Avera Mangistu and Hisham al-Sayed have been missing respectively since 7 September 2014 and 20 April 2015 in the Gaza Strip. The two Israeli civilians suffer from serious mental health conditions. Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip have refused to disclose any information about them. Their fate and whereabouts remain unknown. 1) TAKE ACTION Write a letter, send an email, call, fax or tweet:
  • Ascertain and disclose the fate and whereabouts of Avera Mangistu and Hisham al Sayed immediately;
  • Secure their safe release without delay;
  • Ensure their humane treatment and access to adequate medical care pending their release.

Contact these two officials by 11 September, 2017:

Head of Hamas Isma’il Abd al Salam Ahmad Haniyeh Gaza Fax: +972 8 288 4815 Email (via contact form): http://hamas.ps/en/contact Salutation: Dear Mr Haniyeh

Ambassador Dr. Husam S. Zomlot, Palestine Liberation Organization Office 1732 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007 Phone: (202) 974 6360 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PalestineUSA Salutation: Dear Ambassador Add the words, “VIA ISRAEL” at the bottom of each Palestinian Authority address.

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