What it is about
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) successfully rescued four Israeli citizens who were being held by Hamas in Gaza. The operation took place in the Nuseirat refugee camp and included the collaboration of the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) and Yamam (Israel Police special operations units).
Why it matters
This successful rescue operation highlights Israel’s relentless dedication to recovering hostages and ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens. It serves as a potent demonstration of the IDF’s expertise and commitment to counter-terrorism efforts.
Details
The four Israelis, Noa Argamani (25), Almog Meir Jan (21), Andrey Kozlov (27), and Shlomi Ziv (40), were kidnapped by Hamas from the “Nova” music festival on October 7th. They were found and rescued in a coordinated daytime operation that spanned two locations within Nuseirat.
Health and Safety
Following their extraction, the hostages were reported to be in good medical condition and were promptly transferred to the Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Center for comprehensive medical examinations.
What’s Next
Israel’s security forces pledged to continue their vigorous efforts to secure the safe return of all hostages held by terror organizations.
This story was first published on ynetnews.com.