{"id":2173999,"date":"2024-02-12T10:15:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T15:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-daring-operation-idf-rescues-two-hostages-held-by-hamas-in-rafah\/"},"modified":"2024-02-12T10:17:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T15:17:03","slug":"in-daring-operation-idf-rescues-two-hostages-held-by-hamas-in-rafah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-daring-operation-idf-rescues-two-hostages-held-by-hamas-in-rafah\/","title":{"rendered":"IDF rescues 2 hostages from Hamas in Rafah in daring op"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fin-daring-operation-idf-rescues-two-hostages-held-by-hamas-in-rafah%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2173999&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>In a daring operation, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) rescue two Israeli hostages from Hamas\u2064 terrorists in Rafah<\/h2>\n<p>In a bold and \u2062courageous move, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) successfully carried out a daring rescue mission on Sunday. The mission \u200caimed\u2062 to \u2063free\u2062 two Israeli\u200c hostages who were being held captive by Hamas terrorists in the stronghold of Rafah, located in \u2064the southern Gaza Strip.<\/p>\n<p>Despite reported \u2063warnings \u200bfrom\u200d President\u2063 Joe Biden to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him \u200dnot to proceed with the attack \u200bon Rafah, the IDF, along with forces from Shin Bet, Israel&#8217;s intelligence agency, took decisive action. They managed to rescue Fernando Marman, 61, and Louis Har, 71, who had been\u200b kidnapped from Nir-Yitzhak \u2063on \u2062October 7. Both hostages are now safe and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mother-of-ex-nfl-player-mike-williams-says-he-needs-a-hail-mary-after-construction-accident\/\" title=\"Ex-NFL player Mike Williams' mom seeks 'Hail Mary' after construction mishap.\">receiving medical\u200d care<\/a> at Sheba Tel Hashomer hospital, in good condition.<\/p>\n<p>The operation lasted for an intense hour, involving a fierce battle with Hamas militants\u2064 both inside and around the building. The \u200dIDF conducted numerous airstrikes and provided tank escorts to ensure the safe extraction of the\u200c hostages.\u2064 During\u200c the operation, three\u2064 terrorists guarding the hostages were neutralized, and one IDF soldier sustained minor injuries.<\/p>\n<p>According to Ynet&#8217;s Yoav Zitun, the operation was \u200bdescribed as follows:\u200b &#8220;The forces stormed into the building using explosives,\u2063 swiftly entered, and successfully\u200c pulled \u2063the two hostages to safety. A \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-11-hours-of-chaos-laid-bare-dcs-violent-crime-crisis\/\" title=\"11-hour chaos exposes DC's crime crisis\">gun battle erupted<\/a> at the scene, while the Air \u200bForce launched\u2063 attacks in the area,\u2062 and there was also incoming fire from nearby buildings.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>A Complex and Heroic Rescue<\/h3>\n<p>Providing further details, Israel National \u200cNews reported\u2063 that IDF Spokesman\u2064 Rear\u2063 Adm. Daniel Hagari\u200b stated, &#8220;Yamam officers arrived in Rafah at around 1 a.m. and carried out a very complex action on the premises and the second\u2062 floor where the \u200bhostages \u2063were held.&#8221; Hagari emphasized the complexity \u200cof reaching \u2064the heart \u200dof Rafah, adding that the rescue forces &#8220;hugged and protected \u200bLouis\u2062 and Fernando with their bodies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Rear Adm. Hagari \u200cfurther\u200c explained, &#8220;The\u2064 troops pulled\u200d Louis and Fernando out of the apartment and rescued them under fire, \u2062until they reached the safe zone.\u200c This was \u2064a complex rescue operation under fire based on sensitive intelligence. A\u200c professional and\u2064 accurate operation&#8230; It was a \u200dvery tense and very touching night. Such an \u200doperation was made \u2063possible thanks \u2062to the great sacrifice of \u200dthe standing army and reserve troops \u2064who fell and were injured in the battles. Without their sacrifice, we would not have reached this moment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, \u2062Hagari concluded by acknowledging that the rescue of these two hostages does not diminish the fact \u200bthat there are still \u200c134 hostages\u2063 being\u200c held \u200din Gaza.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Way bigger than the \u200dSuper Bowl. Wow. \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ierk7RkyE5\">https:\/\/t.co\/Ierk7RkyE5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly)\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/megynkelly\/status\/1756880126170612055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 12, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ \u200bAPP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 In light of the ongoing challenges\u2063 Israel faces in dealing with terrorist groups like Hamas, what measures\u200b will the IDF continue to take to \u2064ensure\u200b the safety of Israeli citizens<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E IDF \u2064continued to engage \u200bwith \u200dthe terrorists in\u200c order to neutralize \u200dthe immediate threat \u2063and \u2063secure the \u200barea.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This \u200cdaring operation is a \u2062testament to the courage and commitment of \u2064the IDF and its personnel. It showcases Israel&#8217;s unwavering determination to\u2063 protect its \u200ccitizens and ensure \u2064their safety, even in \u200cthe face of immense \u200cdanger.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas, recognized\u200c as a terrorist organization by\u200b numerous countries, \u200cincluding the United States and the European Union, has a long history \u2062of violence and\u200b terror attacks against Israeli civilians. The abduction\u200c and captivity\u2063 of innocent individuals for political gain is\u2064 a despicable act that cannot be\u200c tolerated.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-gop-congressman-rescues-96-stranded-americans\/\" title=\"GOP congressman saves 96 stranded Americans in Israel war.\">successful rescue mission<\/a> \u2063also highlights \u2064the strong \u200bcooperation between the IDF and Shin Bet, which\u200d played a \u2064crucial role in\u200c gathering\u2063 intelligence and\u2064 conducting the operation with precision. It is a reflection\u2062 of the high level \u200cof professionalism and\u2063 expertise within\u2062 Israel&#8217;s security apparatus.<\/p>\n<p>While\u2064 the operation \u200dwas a great success, it is important to recognize the ongoing challenges that Israel faces in dealing with \u2063terrorist groups like Hamas. The safety of Israeli citizens remains a top priority, and the IDF will continue to take all necessary measures to protect its people.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is crucial for the \u200cinternational community to condemn and take\u200d action\u200c against \u200dHamas and other terrorist organizations that pose a threat to\u2062 peace and security. The abduction and captivity of innocent individuals should \u2062be universally condemned, and perpetrators must face justice.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the daring rescue operation by\u200d the \u200dIsrael Defense\u2063 Forces in Rafah is a remarkable achievement that demonstrates their unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety \u2062and well-being of Israeli citizens. It serves\u2062 as a \u2064reminder \u2062of\u2064 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-hackers-stole-60000-emails-from-state-department-officials\/\" title=\"Chinese hackers stole 60k emails from State Department officials.\">constant threat posed<\/a> by terrorist organizations like Hamas \u2062and the need\u200d for international cooperation in combating \u2064these threats. Israel&#8217;s\u2062 dedication\u200b to protecting\u2062 its people is commendable and deserving of global support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the IDF successfully carried out a courageous mission to liberate two Israeli captives from Hamas militants in Rafah. Despite alleged warnings from President Biden, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu authorized the operation, showcasing Israel&#8217;s determination to protect its citizens and confront terrorism head-on<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":2174000,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/01\/GettyImages-541251576.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2173999","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/01\/GettyImages-541251576.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173999","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2173999"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173999\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2174000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2173999"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2173999"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2173999"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}