27 August 2024 at 14:31 The IDF says they have rescued a hostage from the Gaza Strip The Israeli military reports that together with the Shin Bet they have rescued an Israeli hostage from the Gaza Strip. A 52-year-old man is said to have been rescued in a “complex rescue operation” in southern Gaza. He was kidnapped by Hamas from Kibbutz Magen on 7 October last year. – His medical condition is normal and he is being transferred to hospital for further medical examinations. His family has been updated with details and the IDF is following up with the family, they say in a statement. Spokesperson Daniel Hagari also confirms the rescue operation at X. The rescued hostage has been identified as Farhan Alkadi Qaid, and the name has been published with permission, according to the IDF. He has 11 children, the last of whom is said to have been born after he was captured by Hamas. Qaid is the eighth hostage to have been rescued alive. According to the Jerusalem Post, there are still 108 hostages in Gaza. Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant praises the operation at X.
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