A 52-year-old hostage held in Gaza was rescued by the Israeli military, marking one of the few instances of hostages being freed by Israel in a military operation.
Key Points
52-year-old hostage rescued by Israeli military in Gaza
Freed almost a year after a terrorist attack in southern Israel
Reported by NBC News' Matt Bradley
Pros
Successful rescue of a hostage held in Gaza
Rare instance of Israel conducting a military operation to free a hostage