Israeli military says it has rescued another hostage abducted in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack
This undated photo shows Kaid Farhan Al-Qadi, 52, who was held hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, the Hostages Families Forum announced he has returned to Israel. (The Hostages Families Forum via AP)
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Tuesday it rescued a hostage from an underground tunnel in Gaza, freeing one of the scores of people abducted during the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas that ignited the war in Gaza.
The rescue brought a rare moment of joy to Israelis amid 10 months of grinding war but also served as a painful reminder of the dozens of hostages still in captivity despite international efforts to broker a cease-fire in which they would be released.
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