Israeli Hostages Rescued from Hamas Captivity After Four Months

The successful operation in Gaza highlights ongoing efforts to secure the release of all hostages.

Two Israeli hostages, Fernando Marman (61) and Luis Har (70), were rescued from Hamas captivity in Gaza after 129 days.
The hostages were part of a larger group taken during a Hamas incursion that resulted in 1,200 civilian deaths and over 240 kidnappings.
Following their rescue, the hostages were transferred to a hospital in central Israel for recovery, with a positive prognosis.
The rescue operation was a joint effort by the IDF, Shin Bet, and Israeli Police, emphasizing the importance of Israel's ground operations in Gaza.
In a symbolic gesture, two sharks off the Israeli coast have been named in honor of the rescued hostages by the University of Haifa.