In a daring daylight operation in the central Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) successfully rescued four hostages who had been held captive by Hamas for eight months.
The Israeli authorities have unveiled a video capturing the dramatic rescue of three hostages—Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv—from a Hamas-controlled apartment in Gaza.
The footage depicts members of the Israeli military and police entering the premises to liberate the captives.
This is the moment the elite Yamam unit rescued former hostages Shlomi Ziv, Almog Meir Jan and Andrey Kozlov from captivity in Gaza.
Real life superheroes. pic.twitter.com/1fMGPu3xpz
— Israel ישראל (@Israel) June 10, 2024
The elite Yamam unit successfully liberated former hostages Shlomi Ziv, Almog Meir Jan, and Andrey Kozlov from captivity in Gaza.
Just released – new footage from "Operation Arnon":
from the heart of the rescue helicopter that took in Andrey Kozlov, Almog Meir and Shlomi Ziv:
"First is on, second is on, three is here!"
Look at their body language, how happy they are to see the soldiers. pic.twitter.com/syHGjUvrPc
— Yaari Cohen (@YaariCohen) June 10, 2024
In a separate video, the hostages are seen boarding a helicopter alongside the officers. The caption on the clip reads, “Helicopter departure from the Gaza Strip with three of the recently rescued hostages.”
During the October 7 attack on Israel, Hamas abducted four hostages—Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv. Notably, Noa Argamani was rescued from one location, while Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv were liberated from a separate apartment.
The IDF characterized the daytime operation “Seeds of Summer” as a meticulously precise and intricate mission with high risk.
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the rescue operation had been meticulously planned over several weeks, relying on accurate intelligence.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has claimed thousands of lives, originated with a violent Hamas attack on southern Israel. In response, Israel has waged an unyielding campaign, resulting in a staggering death toll, primarily affecting civilians.
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