Four hostages were successfully rescued by Israel in a high-risk operation, resulting in casualties in Gaza. The raid led to a mix of emotions in Israel and global outrage over the destruction in Gaza. The rescued hostages showed signs of malnutrition and mental scars from their captivity.
Key Points
Israel's most successful operation in the eight-month war
Rescue operation supported by US intelligence
Hostages showed signs of malnutrition and mental scars
Pros
Successful rescue of four hostages
Emotional scenes of celebration and relief in Israel
Cons
Deaths and casualties in the central Gaza refugee camp
Global outrage over the scale of raid's destruction in Gaza