"Israeli Hostage's Harrowing Tale: From Captivity to Freedom"
Luis Har, who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th, was freed by an Israeli special forces operation 129 days later. He shares his ordeal of being held captive.
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"Israel Rescues Two Hostages in Rafah Amid Deadly Air Strikes"
Israel conducted a special forces operation in Rafah, freeing two Israeli hostages held by Hamas while launching air strikes that killed 37 people and wounded dozens. The hostages, Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Hare, were in good condition and taken for medical checks. The operation involved the IDF, Shin Bet security service, and the Special Police Unit. The air strikes caused widespread panic in Rafah, with concerns about a potential ground offensive. U.S. President Biden urged Israel not to launch a military operation without a credible plan for the safety of civilians, while Egypt warned of "dire consequences" of a potential assault on Rafah.
Israeli Strikes Target Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon
Israel carried out intense airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in the Suluki Valley in south Lebanon, following a rare acknowledgment of a special forces operation on the border. Lebanese security sources reported at least 16 airstrikes, the heaviest bombardment in the area since hostilities began three months ago. The Israeli military targeted Hezbollah emplacements and weapons infrastructure, while Hezbollah claimed to have launched rockets at Israeli troops across the frontier.