br Hamas to Release 6 Israeli Hostages Next. The group includes Eliya Cohen, Tal Shoham, Omer Shem Tov, and Omer Wenkert, who were abducted during the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023. Also set to be freed are Hisham al-Sayed and Avera Mengistu, who have been held by Hamas since 2015 and 2014, respectively. Their release comes amid significant international pressure and ongoing negotiations.