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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), in collaboration with intelligence services, successfully rescued Kaid Alkadi, a 52-year-old Israeli Bedouin, from Hamas captivity in the southern Gaza Strip. Alkadi, who had been abducted during Hamas’ October 7 attack, was rescued through a complex operation involving an underground tunnel. Following his rescue, Alkadi was found to be in stable medical condition and was transferred to a hospital for further checks. The Israeli military, while withholding specific operational details for security reasons, emphasized its commitment to rescuing all hostages still held by Hamas.
Hamas’ attack on October 7 resulted in the abduction of approximately 250 individuals, alongside the deaths of around 1,200 people, primarily civilians. In response, Israel’s military offensive has led to significant casualties and displacement in Gaza, with the Hamas-run Health Ministry reporting over 40,000 Palestinian deaths and widespread destruction across the territory. Hamas, considered a terrorist organization by several countries, including Israel, Germany, and the United States, continues to hold around 110 hostages, with ongoing negotiations in Cairo aimed at halting the fighting and facilitating a prisoner exchange.
Source: AFP, dpa, Reuters
So what
This is a big, and needed PR win for Israel and the IDF in terms of the conflict in Gaza. Israeli supporters online are using this as an example of their support for Muslims who do not wish harm upon them, and it will likely work a little bit. While it is unlikely that this will flip the narrative completely, it does show that Israel cares for Muslims who live peacefully within its borders, something Iran and anti-Israeli activists deny. However, it is highly likely that Hamas supporters and Iran’s bot armies will quickly down any positive news with videos of Israeli strikes against what they call civilians.
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