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Local sources from Israel: הארץ, מעריב און ליין.
UK coverage: Sky News.

Israeli special forces have conducted a daring raid in Rafah, Southern Gaza, resulting in the successful rescue of two hostages who were taken during the Hamas attacks on Kibbutz Nir Yizhak in October. The hostages, Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har, have been airlifted to a hospital in central Israel and are reported to be in stable condition. The raid, however, led to the deaths of at least seven people. This operation comes amidst a series of Israeli strikes in Rafah, despite warnings from US President Joe Biden.

According to an article from הארץ, the ceasefire in the Strip has allowed for the return of 12 kidnapped individuals, including ten Israeli women and two Thai citizens. The article highlights a statement made by President Biden on social media, where he expressed concern over the path of violence and war, stating that it only serves to fulfill Hamas’ desires. Biden believes that Hamas initiated the attack out of fear of Israelis and Palestinians living in peace together.

In another article from מעריב און ליין, it is revealed that although ten additional Israeli captives have been released, many still remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza. The captives include women, children, elderly women, and dozens of men. So far, 112 captives have been released, while 135 are still held captive. The article also mentions the release of two Jewish-American women and two elderly women, followed by the rescue of soldier Uri Magidish by IDF forces. Out of approximately 237 captives, 106 have been released, leaving 141 individuals still held captive in Gaza, including 130 Israelis and 11 foreign citizens, with 116 men and 19 women among them.

As the situation continues to unfold, the Israeli government remains committed to the safe return of all captives. The security cabinet is in unanimous agreement that the war must continue until this goal is achieved. The international community, particularly US President Joe Biden, has expressed support and assistance in bringing back the remaining captives. The Israeli special forces’ successful raid serves as a significant step towards achieving this objective, but there is still much work to be done.

This breaking news story highlights the ongoing conflict in the region and the immense challenges faced by those held captive. It also underscores the bravery and determination of Israeli special forces in carrying out high-risk operations to rescue hostages. Our thoughts remain with the hostages, their families, and all those affected by this situation, as we continue to closely monitor developments and provide updates on this evolving story.