The Times of Israel is liveblogging Monday’s events as they occur.
Defense minister Yoav Gallant hails ‘impressive rescue operation’
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant hails the “impressive rescue operation.”
“Along with the prime minister and top commanders I followed the operation from the war room. I offer my full appreciation to the IDF, Shin Bet and the National Counter-Terrorism Unit.”
Two rescued hostages in good condition, arrive at Ramat Gan hospital
The two rescued hostages are in good condition and have arrived at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan for examination.
Israel announces rescue of two hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza
As a new morning dawns, Israel has announced it has managed to safely rescue two hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza.
The two, Fernando Simon Marman (60) and Norberto Louis Har (70) were extracted in a joint operation by the IDF, Shin Bet and Israel Police in Rafah.
They were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak on October 7.
It is only the second such successful operation of its kind since October 7. The first was the rescue of soldier Ori Megidish in late October.