Leading media outlets worldwide extensively cover the release of Israeli hostages from Gaza. "The Israeli military rescued four hostages in a special operation in the Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza, " CNN reported. The network noted that this is the IDF's third successful operation, following the release of Or Megidish in October from northern Gaza, and the release of Fernando Marman and Luis Har in February.
The headline of Germany's Der Spiegel announced: "Israeli army rescues four hostages from Gaza."
"In a special operation, the Israeli army rescued four hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas during the Nova music festival," the subheading read. "They were held in the Nuseirat refugee camp – and reports say they are in good condition."
Great attention was also given to the story in the Daily Mail. "Noa is finally free," proclaimed the breaking news headline. "Brave student is among four hostages rescued alive after Hamas kidnap horror at Nova music festival."
The New York Post called the operation a "miracle rescue." "Four Israeli hostages freed during complex raid in central Gaza," they reported.
French newspaper Le Monde wrote that the hostages were freed "after a special and complex operation." Argentina's Clarín praised Israel's "mega-operation" in Gaza, in which four hostages from Oct. 7 were rescued alive. Italy's La Repubblica also mentioned Israeli politics: "Among those released – Noa, the young woman who became the symbol of Oct. 7. Gantz cancels his speech," referring to Israeli Minister Benny Gantz, anticipated to declare his resignation.
