Israeli forces rescued a Bedouin man, Qaid Farhan Alkadi, who was taken captive during Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. He was found in a tunnel and is now back home in Israel. Efforts continue to free other hostages still held by Hamas.
Key Points
Qaid Farhan Alkadi was taken captive during Hamas attacks on Israel
Israeli forces found him in an underground tunnel and rescued him
Efforts continue to free other hostages still held by Hamas
International efforts to negotiate a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas
Pros
Successful rescue operation
Bringing home a hostage after more than 10 months
Positive international response
Cons
Remaining hostages still in captivity
Pressure on Israeli Prime Minister to negotiate a cease-fire deal with Hamas