On Tuesday morning the Israeli Defense Forces announced the rescue of a hostage, who was kidnapped from Israel by Iranian backed Hamas terrorists, and taken into the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023.
"Today, the IDF and ISA rescued the hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi, aged 52, from Rahat, who was abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization into Gaza on October 7," IDF posted on X. "He is in a stable medical condition and is being transferred for medical checks at a hospital. His family has been updated with the details, and the IDF is accompanying them.Israeli security forces will continue to operate with all means to bring home the hostages."
Today, the IDF and ISA rescued the hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi, aged 52, from Rahat, who was abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization into Gaza on October 7.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 27, 2024
He is in a stable medical condition and is being transferred for medical checks at a hospital. His family has been… pic.twitter.com/lGBKa3aaaO
Alkadi is a muslim bedouin and a father of 10.
For just right now, our hearts are full 💙:
— Israel ישראל (@Israel) August 27, 2024
Family members of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi run to greet him at the hospital.
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The brother of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi, who was held captive for 326 days in Gaza, excitedly waits to see his brother:
— Israel ישראל (@Israel) August 27, 2024
“I can’t explain these feelings. It’s better than being born again.”
Welcome home ❤️ pic.twitter.com/PZ5GJW5LQw
First image of rescued hostage Farhan al-Qadi in Israeli hospital.
— Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) August 27, 2024
The look on his brother's face is everything 💙 pic.twitter.com/QjFEWqzF7B
The rescue took place near Rafah, a southern Gaza city President Joe Biden insisted the IDF leave alone.
Southern Gaza is where the IDF and Shin Bet recovered a hostage alive today.
— Jonathan Schanzer (@JSchanzer) August 27, 2024
Southern Gaza is where the Biden Administration repeatedly told Israel not to operate.
Southern Gaza is where the Egyptian regime has repeatedly told Israel not to operate.
The rescue comes shortly after Hamas rejected yet another ceasefire offer that required the return of all hostages. Eight Americans are being held. Five are thought to be alive.
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