Israel rescues 2 Hamas captives in Rafah

GAZA – The Israeli Defence Force, IDF in association the police have rescued two soldiers kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas.

The two Israelis rescued are Fernando Marman and Luis Har, which are now home in Israel.

In a statement, spokesman to the IDF, Daniel Hagari said they were rescued  in civilian area in Rafah.

“Early this morning, at 1:49 am, Israeli commandos carried out a hostage rescue mission deep inside Rafah in Gaza.

“Two Israeli hostages that were kidnapped by Hamas on the massacre of October 7th are now home.

“The hostages, aged 60 and 70, were held captive in harsh conditions. They were intentionally held in the middle of a civilian neighborhood, inside a civilian building, to try and prevent us from rescuing them. But we did.

“Fernando Marman and Luis Har are now home in Israel. They have undergone medical examinations and have been reunited with their families.

“This rescue mission underscores the importance of our ground operation in Gaza, including Rafah, when conditions allow. 134 men, women, children, and elderly are still being held hostage in Gaza.

“We have a moral obligation to bring all our hostages home. And that is an obligation that we will continue doing everything in our power to fulfill.”