Israeli Rescue Operation in Gaza Tunnels
Israeli forces conducted a daring operation to retrieve the bodies of six hostages who died in Hamas captivity in the tunnels under Khan Yunis, Gaza. The hostages were identified and families notified. Efforts continue to bring back all hostages. U.S. proposed a hostage and ceasefire deal accepted by Israel but not by Hamas.
Key Points
- Operation conducted under command of 98th Division and Paratroopers Brigade
- Intelligence from ISA, IDF intelligence units, and IDF Intelligence Directorate Hostage Headquarters
- Identification procedure carried out by National Institute of Forensic Medicine and Israel Police
- U.S. proposal for a hostage and ceasefire deal accepted by Israel but not by Hamas
Pros
- Successful retrieval of the bodies of the hostages
- Joint operation between IDF and ISA with precise intelligence
Cons
- Loss of hostages in Hamas captivity
- Roughly 109 hostages still believed to be in Gaza