Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50pm on 12 Feb 2024,Monday International
Israel successfully conducts a rescue operation in Rafah, Gaza, freeing two Israeli-Argentine hostages, Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har, amid intense air strikes. The hostages, from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, were found in good medical condition and taken to Sheba Medical Center. The operation involved heavy exchanges of fire, with Israeli forces engaging multiple locations simultaneously. Conflicting reports on Palestinian casualties emerged, with estimates ranging from 50 to 100 people killed. The rescue follows warnings from the international community against Israel's planned offensive in Rafah, where 1.5 million seek refuge. Despite calls for caution, Israel plans to proceed with its operation, sparking concerns about civilian safety and potential casualties.
