Israeli Hostage Rescued by Hamas in Complex Military Operation

Hostage Rescue Operation Details

On Tuesday, Israel’s military announced a successful rescue of Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi, a 52-year-old Israeli hostage seized by Hamas during the October 7 attack.

Military Insights on the Operation

The operation was described as complex, with Israeli commandos utilizing accurate intelligence to locate Al-Qadi, who was held in a tunnel. After being rescued, he was reported to be in stable condition and was moved to a hospital.

• Military spokesman Daniel Hagari stated, “We will not rest until we fulfil our mission...”
• Al-Qadi was working as a security guard at a packaging warehouse when kidnapped.
• Al-Qadi’s rescue brings the total of hostages rescued alive to eight.

Background on Hostage Situation

Originally, Hamas took around 250 hostages during its attack. To date, 110 have been freed, while 108 still remain in Gaza, with unverified reports of fatalities among them. Diplomatic efforts, led by US officials, have been made to negotiate the release of remaining hostages.

Call for Negotiated Solutions

The Families Forum has expressed that military efforts alone will not suffice to secure the release of all hostages. They emphasize that diplomatic negotiations are essential, urging the international community to maintain pressure on Hamas.