Israel rescues 4 Israelis kidnapped by Hamas

Israel announced this Saturday (June 8, 2024) the rescue of 4 Israelis who had been kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7 attacks:

• Almog Meir21 years;
• Andrey Kozlov27 years;
• Noah Argamani25 years;
• Shlomi Ziv40 years.

The four are in good health, said Israeli Defense Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari.

The hostages had been captured by Hamas militants during the Hanuva music festival in southern Israel and taken to Gaza, where they came under extremist control. After the rescue, the 4 were sent for medical examinations and to be reunited with their families.

After the rescue, Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke by phone with Noa Argamani and published her reaction during the call on her profile on X (formerly Twitter).

“I’m so happy to be here. Thank you for everything, thank you for this moment”, declares Argamani to Herzog.

Watch (49sec):

Noah, how good you came home 🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/DPakzOFHPT

— Isaac Herzog Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) June 8, 2024

In the operation to free the hostages, Israeli soldiers invaded 2 buildings in the central region of Gaza during the day. The procedure was described by Hagari as “bold”.

“We will continue to do everything to return the 120 kidnapped people who are still detained in Gaza. Know that we are determined to reach you too, and the mission will not be completed until you return home.”said the spokesman for the Israeli Defense Forces.

CONIB CELEBRATES

The Israeli Confederation of Brazil issued a statement and said that this Saturday is a “day of great hope” for the Jewish community.

“Note from the Brazilian Israeli Confederation (CONIB)

“With immense joy we celebrate the rescue of the four hostages cowardly kidnapped by Hamas since October 7th.

“This is a day of great hope for the Jewish community and for us at the Brazilian Israeli Confederation (CONIB). We were moved to see the reunion of those freed with their family and friends and we hope for more outcomes like this. However, we cannot forget that there are still 116 hostages held captive. We will not rest until they are released and returned to their families.”