Israeli forces rescue two hostages during operation in Rafah
Fernando Marman, 60, and Louis Har, 70, were rescued from Rafah
By Landon Mion Fox News
Published February 12, 2024 2:05am EST | Updated February 12, 2024 6:52am EST
Israeli forces successfully rescued two Israeli hostages held in the Gaza city of Rafah, officials announced early Monday.
In a joint operation conducted overnight, the Israel Defense Forces, Israeli Securities Authority and Israeli police rescued Fernando Marman, 60, and Louis Har, 70, and evacuated them in a helicopter to the Sheba Tel Hashomer hospital inside Israel. Footage released by the IDF later showed Merman and Har hugging and embracing their families.
"The hostages ... were held captive in harsh conditions. They were intentionally held in the middle of a civilian neighborhood inside a civilian building to try to prevent us from rescuing them. But we did," IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said in a video message this morning. "Fernando Marmon and Luis Har are now home in Israel. They have undergone medical examination and have been reunited with their families.
"This rescue mission underscores the importance of our ground operation in Gaza, including Rafah, when conditions allow. One hundred and thirty-four men, women, children and elderly are still being held hostage in Gaza," Hagari added. "We have a moral obligation to bring all our hostages home, and that is an obligation that we will continue doing everything – everything in our power – to fulfill."
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