The stories of the rescued
Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv were all taken from the Nova festival on Oct. 7.
Gaza War
BBC asks why IDF didn't warn Gazans on secret raid
Former IDF spokesperson pushes back against the notion, saying advance warnings were impossible as they could have jeopardized the mission and led to the hostages being killed.
Saudi TV's interview with Hagari sparks Gaza firestorm
In the interview, broadcast late Saturday night, Brig. Gen. Hagari denied claims that special forces had entered the Nuseirat area disguised as humanitarian aid vehicles. He also refuted allegations that the forces had used the US-built floating pier in any capacity during the operation. "It's all lies," Hagari clarified.
4 IDF troops killed while clearing boobytrapped Hamas home
Rafah has become the last major stronghold of the terrorist group Hamas, and Israel has vowed to retake it as well as part of the effort to topple Hamas, who massacred some 1,200 people in its Oct. 7 invasion of the border communities near the Gaza Strip.
Father of rescued captive dies as country celebrates
Family members tried to reach him when they learned of Almog's release from Hamas captivity but were unable to make contact. When IDF representatives arrived at his home to deliver the joyful news, they discovered his body.
US reportedly open to idea of separate hostage deal with Hamas
The terms of any potential exchange remain unclear. However, officials told NBC News that Hamas might be incentivized to strike a deal directly with the US, as it could strain US-Israel relations and increase domestic political pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
4 hostages rescued from Hamas captivity in daring IDF raid
IDF forces conducted a daring raid on Saturday in the Nuseirat Refugee Camp in the Gaza Strip culminating with the successful return of Noa Argamani, Andrey Kozlov, Almog Meir Jan and Shlomi Ziv. One servicemember dies in operation.
Hamas 'accepts' UN Security Council ceasefire resolution
The resolution is based on President Joe Biden's plan for a 3-phased ceasefire, which Israel has submitted to Hamas through US mediators. Blinken says Hamas' statement of support a 'hopeful sign,' while word coming from the Palestinian terrorist group's leadership in Gaza is what counts.
Israeli troops engage in fighting in western Rafah; IDF denies attack on humanitarian area
The Israeli military carried out operations overnight in the western Rafah area, employing tanks and combat helicopters but denied reports that the humanitarian area was targeted.
In broad daylight, in a furniture truck? How the IDF caught Hamas by surprise
The hostages were held by Hamas underground or in families with guards, in the heart of Nuseirat in a civilian environment, in four or three-story buildings 200 meters apart.