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Despite pressure on Israel not to go into Rafah intensified. Not only AOC and Bernie Sanders, but Biden warned Israel not go in because of the “humanitarian impact”.
Israel went in and brought out two hostages.
Analysis: Special operation made possible thanks to intelligence gathered on the ground during Gaza war; security officials hope successful rescue would push Hamas to seek new hostage deal
Yossi Yehushua | 02.12.24
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Israel went in and brought out two hostages.
Terrorists downed in seconds: new details from IDF's daring hostage rescue mission in GazaThe IDF said it launched several airstrikes in Rafah as a diversion for the rescue operation. The rescue unit breached the building at 1:49 a.m.
The force came down from the roof and detonated a bomb to breach a door on the second floor, eliminated the Hamas guards and picked up the two hostages. Other Hamas gunmen fired from nearby buildings, but the soldiers deployed in the street and returned fired at them in a battle that lasted for a long hour.
“On the second floor, Louis and Fernando were held by armed Hamas terrorists, who were present in the building along with terrorists who were in the adjacent buildings.
“From the moment of the breach and entry into the apartment, Yamam forces shielded Louis and Fernando with their bodies, initiating a daring battle and heavy exchanges of fire at several locations simultaneously, with many terrorists.
“The troops pulled Louis and Fernando out of the apartment and rescued them under fire, until they reached the safe zone,” Hagari continued.
Analysis: Special operation made possible thanks to intelligence gathered on the ground during Gaza war; security officials hope successful rescue would push Hamas to seek new hostage deal
Yossi Yehushua | 02.12.24

Terrorists downed in seconds: new details from IDF's daring hostage rescue mission in Gaza
Analysis: Special operation made possible thanks to intelligence gathered on the ground during Gaza war; security officials hope successful rescue would push Hamas to seek new hostage deal