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  • Information of captive rescue exposed as Hamas states over 270 eliminated

    Information of captive rescue exposed as Hamas states over 270 eliminated

    The Hamas-controlled Gaza health authority increased its casualty approximates from Israel’s captive rescue operation in main Gaza on Saturday as brand-new information emerged about how Israel released 4 of its residents from captivity.

    Over the previous 24 hr, a minimum of 283 individuals had actually been eliminated and 814 hurt throughout Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry approximates on Sunday. The large bulk of those casualties – 274 eliminated and 698 hurt – were brought on by Israeli’s operation in Nuseirat which released the captives, the ministry stated.

    The info might not be individually validated.

    The Palestinian side mentioned a “massacre” of civilians in Nuseirat, with dreadful pictures of bloodied hurt and dead, consisting of kids, flowing on social networks. At the time of the operation, lots of people were apparently taking a trip to a neighboring market.

    Israeli army representative Daniel Hagari stated that the unique forces were under fire throughout the whole operation, which was a long period of time in the preparation. Armed Palestinians had actually likewise utilized bazookas versus the soldiers. One Israeli officer was eliminated throughout the operation, it was reported.

    Israeli unique forces went into the refugee area of Nuseirat in the late early morning.

    Israeli media reported, mentioning upgraded ages of the captives, that 3 male captives aged in between 22 and 41 were kept in a home there and a 26-year-old lady was kept in another home around 200 metres away. To shock the captives’ guards, soldiers went into the structures at the same time at 11 am (0800 GMT).

    A rescue car bring the captives came under heavy fire and got stuck, Israeli media reported on Sunday.

    Hagari stated the soldiers then assaulted the “sources of risk” in Nuseirat from the ground, sea and air. The goal was to allow the rescue group to leave the battle zone.

    Hagari declined allegations that the soldiers had actually gotten in Nuseirat camouflaged in humanitarian help automobiles or by means of the US-constructed short-term pier.

    The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) likewise declined these reports flowing on social networks.

    “The humanitarian pier center, including its devices, workers, and possessions were not utilized in the operation to rescue captives today in Gaza,” CENTCOM stated in a declaration launched Saturday night.

    “Any such claim to the contrary is incorrect,” the declaration checked out.

    Previously on Sunday, Turkey called Israel’s operation to release its captives a “barbaric attack” and implicated Israel of war criminal activities.

    On The Other Hand in Israel, households whose enjoyed ones have actually been either eliminated by Hamas or who stay in captivity in Gaza slammed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for conference with released captives however not with households of other victims.

    A leading opposition political leader took part the criticism.

    “When you are prime minister, you are the prime minister of successes and beats,” opposition leader Yair Lapid informed Israel’s Kan channel on Sunday. “To be prime minister just when whatever exercises and to vanish when whatever does not go the method you desire, that’s useless.”

    Netanyahu consulted with the 4 captives devoid of the Gaza Strip in a health center on Saturday – throughout the Sabbath or Jewish day off – and had his photo taken.

    According to media reports, nevertheless, households of Israelis eliminated throughout the Hamas massacre on October 7 and loved ones of captives who were eliminated were outraged that neither Netanyahu nor other federal government agents had actually reached them.

    “A prime minister with ethical worths would have contacted us to comfort and reinforce (us). And to excuse what took place on his watch,” the daddy of a soldier eliminated on October 7 composed on X.

    Israeli hostage Almog Meir Jan (C), 22, speaks with family members at the Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Centre, after his rescue by the Israeli army from captivity in the Gaza Strip. -/IDF Spokesperson's unit via GPO/dpa

    Israeli captive Almog Meir Jan (C), 22, consults with member of the family at the Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Centre, after his rescue by the Israeli army from captivity in the Gaza Strip. -/IDF Representative’s system by means of GPO/dpa

    Israeli hostage Andrey Kozlov, 27, speaks to medical staff at the Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Centre, after her rescue by the Israeli army from captivity in the Gaza Strip. -/IDF Spokesperson's unit via GPO/dpaIsraeli hostage Andrey Kozlov, 27, speaks to medical staff at the Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Centre, after her rescue by the Israeli army from captivity in the Gaza Strip. -/IDF Spokesperson's unit via GPO/dpa

    Israeli captive Andrey Kozlov, 27, speaks with medical personnel at the Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Centre, after her rescue by the Israeli army from captivity in the Gaza Strip. -/IDF Representative’s system by means of GPO/dpa

  • Turkey calls Israel’s captive releasing objective ‘barbaric attack’

    Turkey calls Israel’s captive releasing objective ‘barbaric attack’

    Turkey has actually condemned Israel’s operation to release its captives in the Gaza Strip as a “barbaric attack” and implicated Israel of war criminal offenses.

    “With this newest barbaric attack, Israel has actually included a brand-new one to the list of war criminal offenses it has actually dedicated in Gaza,” the Foreign Ministry in Ankara stated on Sunday, without pointing out the captive rescue.

    On Saturday, Israel’s military released 4 individuals abducted from Israel throughout the October 7 massacres. They were discovered in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 8 months of being cooped.

    There were apparently heavy air campaign and weapons fire that accompanied the rescue objective. Tv images revealed enormous casualties and an overloaded medical facility.

    The Hamas media workplace stated 210 Palestinians were eliminated and around 400 hurt in Nuseirat, among the areas where the operation occurred. The info might not at first be separately confirmed.

    The Israeli army stated it was validating the reports. Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Hagari stated there were less than 100 casualties.

    The Hamas-controlled health authority and medical sources in the Gaza Strip formerly mentioned 55 deaths.

    On The Other Hand in Israel, households whose liked ones have actually been either eliminated by Hamas or who stay in captivity in Gaza slammed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for conference with released captives however not with households of other victims.

    A leading opposition political leader participated in the criticism.

    “When you are prime minister, you are the prime minister of successes and beats,” opposition leader Yair Lapid informed Israel’s Kan channel on Sunday. “To be prime minister just when whatever exercises and to vanish when whatever does not go the method you desire, that’s useless.”

    Netanyahu consulted with 4 captives devoid of the Gaza Strip in medical facility on Saturday – throughout the Sabbath or Jewish day off, – and had his image taken.

    According to media reports, nevertheless, households of Israelis eliminated throughout the Hamas massacre on October 7 and loved ones of captives who were eliminated were outraged that neither Netanyahu nor other federal government agents had actually reached them.

    “A prime minister with ethical worths would have contacted us to comfort and enhance (us). And to excuse what took place on his watch,” the dad of a soldier eliminated on October 7 composed on X.

    Inquired about his viewpoint of Netanyahu, the dad stated: “I dislike him, a shoddy individual.”

    A Palestinian man carries a little kid to receive medical treatment at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

    Palestinian men carry the body of a dead person at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpaPalestinian men carry the body of a dead person at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

    Palestinians carry an injured man to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpaPalestinians carry an injured man to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

    Palestinian men carry the body of a dead person at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpaPalestinian men carry the body of a dead person at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

    Body of a Palestinian girl, killed during simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp, arrives at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpaBody of a Palestinian girl, killed during simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp, arrives at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

    A Palestinian man carries his injured little girl at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpaA Palestinian man carries his injured little girl at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

  • Turkey calls Israel’s captive releasing objective ‘barbaric attack’

    Turkey calls Israel’s captive releasing objective ‘barbaric attack’

    Turkey has actually condemned Israel’s operation to release its captives in the Gaza Strip as a “barbaric attack” and implicated Israel of war criminal activities.

    “With this newest barbaric attack, Israel has actually included a brand-new one to the list of war criminal activities it has actually devoted in Gaza,” the Foreign Ministry in Ankara stated on Sunday, without pointing out the captive rescue.

    On Saturday, Israel’s military released 4 individuals abducted from Israel throughout the October 7 massacres. They were discovered in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 8 months of being cooped.

    There were supposedly heavy air campaign and weapons fire that accompanied the rescue objective. Tv images revealed huge casualities and an overloaded medical facility.

    The Hamas media workplace stated 210 Palestinians were eliminated and around 400 hurt in Nuseirat, among the areas where the operation happened. The details might not at first be individually confirmed.

    The Israeli army stated it was confirming the reports. Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Hagari stated there were less than 100 casualties.

    The Hamas-controlled health authority and medical sources in the Gaza Strip formerly mentioned 55 deaths.

    A Palestinian man carries his injured little girl at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

    Palestinians carry an injured man to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpaPalestinians carry an injured man to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

    Injured Palestinians receive medical treatment at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpaInjured Palestinians receive medical treatment at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

    Body of a Palestinian girl, killed during simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp, arrives at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpaBody of a Palestinian girl, killed during simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp, arrives at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

  • Palestinians report hundreds dead as Israel releases 4 Hamas captives

    Palestinians report hundreds dead as Israel releases 4 Hamas captives

    Israeli unique forces saved 4 captives in broad daytime on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army stated.

    The Palestinian director of the al-Aqsa healthcare facility in Deir al-Balah stated a minimum of 94 individuals had actually been eliminated and an even more 200 hurt in the course of the Israeli rescue operation.

    The Hamas media workplace later on stated that 210 Palestinians had actually been eliminated and around 400 hurt in Nuseirat. The info might not be individually validated. The Israeli army stated it was examining the reports.

    The released Israeli captives were called as Noa Argamani, 25, Almog Meir Jan, 21, Andrey Kozlov, 27 and Shlomi Ziv, 40. They were all abducted from the Nova music celebration in southern Israel on October 7, the army stated.

    “They live. They are great,” stated Israel Defense Forces (IDF) representative Daniel Hagari. Israeli media revealed images of the pleased reunion of Argamani with her household. She is particularly popular in Israel as she was seen being abducted by Hamas on a motorcycle, frantically weeping out for assistance.

    The 4 were saved in 2 operations that had actually been prepared for weeks, Hagari stated. He once again implicated Hamas of utilizing Palestinian civilians as guards. Households and armed guards had actually existed in both structure from which the captives had actually been released, he stated.

    The IDF forces had actually come under continual attack with rocket-propelled grenades and had actually reacted on the ground and from the air, Hagari stated.

    Hamas representative Abu Obeida published on the Telegram channel of the Al-Qassam Brigades that numerous captives had actually been eliminated when Israeli forces released the 4 captives.

    The IDF reacted stated that Hamas was utilizing mental warfare which its declarations ought to be treated with care. Hamas has in the previous declared that captives have actually been eliminated in IDF operations.

    Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has actually asked for an emergency situation session of the UN Security Council to discuss what the Palestinian Authority called “the gruesome massacre committed by Israeli forces today in the Nuseirat refugee camp,” the Palestinian WAFA news firm reported.

    EU leading diplomat Josep Borrell condemned reports of civilian deaths. “Reports from Gaza of another massacre of civilians are terrible. We condemn this in the greatest terms,” he published on X. “The bloodbath need to end instantly.”

    There were supposedly heavy airstrikes and weapons fire in the location. Video footage professing to reveal scenes from the dealing with healthcare facility reveals bloodied victims, dead bodies and hurt kids. According to reports, total mayhem broke out at the al-Aqsa healthcare facility.

    Christopher Lockyear, basic secretary of Physicians without Borders, informed CNN: “The scenes that our groups are reporting from Gaza over the last number of days are definitely dreadful. The only word that I can summon to explain it is apocalyptic.”

    The Hamas-controlled media workplace mentioned “an unmatched, harsh attack on the Nuseirat refugee camp” and stated that the al-Aqsa healthcare facility remained in a disastrous scenario.

    In Doha, Ismail Haniyeh, the leading Hamas authorities, explained Israel’s current operations in Gaza as a “massacre” of the Palestinians.

    “The opponent is continuing its massacre versus our individuals, our kids and females, in Nuseirat and Deir al-Balah,” Hanija stated on Saturday. Haniyeh stated that Israel had “stopped working militarily, politically and ethically.”

    When it comes to the still not successful settlements on a possible ceasefire, Haniyeh stated that Hamas would not accept any contract that did not “firstly offer security for our individuals.”

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Argamani on Saturday, according to his workplace. She enjoyed to be able to speak in Hebrew once again after such a very long time, according to the media.

    Her mom is experiencing terminal cancer and wished to see her child before she passed away. Israeli media stated Saturday is her dad’s birthday.

    According to the Online Forum of Captive Households, Argamani’s partner, who was likewise abducted and seen on that October 7 video of the kidnapping, is still being held by Hamas.

    According to a media report, spontaneous cheers and applause broke out on the beach in Tel Aviv after a lifeguard revealed the rescue operation.

    “We are satisfied to have you home,” stated Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, according to his workplace. He mentioned a “brave operation.”

    Benny Gantz, a minister in Israel’s war cabinet, stated after the captives were saved that his “heart was complete,” according to the media. At the very same time, he cancelled a speech prepared for the night. He had actually been anticipated to reveal his celebration’s withdrawal from the federal government.

    German Chancellor Olaf Scholz explained the release of 4 Israeli captives from the Gaza Strip on Saturday as an “essential indication of hope.”

    Composing on X, he stated this was “particularly real for the numerous households in Israel who continue to fear for their enjoyed ones.

    “4 captives are now complimentary. Hamas should lastly launch all captives. The war should end,” he stated.

    According to Israeli cops, a high-ranking Israeli authorities was likewise eliminated throughout the operation in Nuseirat. No extra info was instantly offered.

    The war began on October 7 when Hamas released a surprise attack in southern Israel, eliminating 1,200 and taking about 250 individuals as captive.

    In November there was a momentary ceasefire in which Hamas launched more than 100 captives in exchange for Israel launching Palestinians kept in Israeli prisons.

    There are thought to be about 120 captives from Israel still in Gaza however it is uncertain the number of of them are still alive.

    A Palestinian man carries his injured little girl at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

    Palestinian men carry the body of a dead person at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpaPalestinian men carry the body of a dead person at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

    Palestinian men carry the body of a dead person at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpaPalestinian men carry the body of a dead person at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

    Injured Palestinians receive medical treatment at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpaInjured Palestinians receive medical treatment at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

    A Palestinian man carries a little kid to receive medical treatment at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpaA Palestinian man carries a little kid to receive medical treatment at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

    Injured Palestinians arrive at Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital for treatment following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpaInjured Palestinians arrive at Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital for treatment following simultaneous Israeli attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp, al-Bureij Refugee Camp and al-Maghazi Refugee Camp. Israeli special forces rescued four hostages in broad daylight on Saturday from the Nuseirat refugee district in the centre of the Gaza Strip after 246 days in captivity, the army said. Omar Naaman/dpa

    Andrey Kozlov (C), 27, one of the four Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on 7 October, arrives by a helicopter at the Sheba Medical center in Ramat Gan. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that it had rescued four Israeli hostages in a "complex special daytime operation" in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Ilia Yefimovich/dpaAndrey Kozlov (C), 27, one of the four Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on 7 October, arrives by a helicopter at the Sheba Medical center in Ramat Gan. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that it had rescued four Israeli hostages in a "complex special daytime operation" in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Centre, in Ramat Gan. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) had rescued four Israeli hostages on Saturday in a "complex special daytime operation" in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Jack Guez/AFP pool/dpaIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Centre, in Ramat Gan. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) had rescued four Israeli hostages on Saturday in a "complex special daytime operation" in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Jack Guez/AFP pool/dpa

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks throughout an interview at the Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Centre, in Ramat Gan. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) had actually saved 4 Israeli captives on Saturday in a “complicated unique daytime operation” in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the main Gaza Strip. Jack Guez/AFP pool/dpa

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Centre, in Ramat Gan. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) had rescued four Israeli hostages on Saturday in a "complex special daytime operation" in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Jack Guez/AFP pool/dpaIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Centre, in Ramat Gan. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) had rescued four Israeli hostages on Saturday in a "complex special daytime operation" in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Jack Guez/AFP pool/dpa

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks throughout an interview at the Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Centre, in Ramat Gan. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) had actually saved 4 Israeli captives on Saturday in a “complicated unique daytime operation” in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the main Gaza Strip. Jack Guez/AFP pool/dpa

    Shlomi Ziv (L), 40, Andrey Kozlov (C), 27, and Almog Meir, 21, three of the four Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on 7 October, arrive by a helicopter at the Sheba Medical center in Ramat Gan. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that it had rescued four Israeli hostages in a "complex special daytime operation" in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Ilia Yefimovich/dpaShlomi Ziv (L), 40, Andrey Kozlov (C), 27, and Almog Meir, 21, three of the four Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on 7 October, arrive by a helicopter at the Sheba Medical center in Ramat Gan. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that it had rescued four Israeli hostages in a "complex special daytime operation" in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa

    Andrey Kozlov (C), 27, one of the four Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on 7 October, arrives by a helicopter at the Sheba Medical center in Ramat Gan. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that it had rescued four Israeli hostages in a "complex special daytime operation" in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Ilia Yefimovich/dpaAndrey Kozlov (C), 27, one of the four Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on 7 October, arrives by a helicopter at the Sheba Medical center in Ramat Gan. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that it had rescued four Israeli hostages in a "complex special daytime operation" in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa

    A helicopter carrying the rescued Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on 7 October, arrives at the Sheba Medical center in Ramat Gan. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that it had rescued four Israeli hostages in a "complex special daytime operation" in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Ilia Yefimovich/dpaA helicopter carrying the rescued Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on 7 October, arrives at the Sheba Medical center in Ramat Gan. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that it had rescued four Israeli hostages in a "complex special daytime operation" in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa

    A helicopter carrying the rescued Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on 7 October, arrives at the Sheba Medical center in Ramat Gan. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that it had rescued four Israeli hostages in a "complex special daytime operation" in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Ilia Yefimovich/dpaA helicopter carrying the rescued Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on 7 October, arrives at the Sheba Medical center in Ramat Gan. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that it had rescued four Israeli hostages in a "complex special daytime operation" in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa