Israeli Hostages Freed from Hamas Captivity

Breaking News:

Four hostages, including an Irish citizen, who were abducted by Hamas terrorists from the Nova Music Festival have been released and flown to a hospital in Israel.

Background:

Yocheved Lifschitz, a 40-year-old Israeli woman, had been held captive by Hamas since the terror attack on Israel. Her release is the first public acknowledgment of sexual abuse of hostages by Hamas.

Government Response:

The operation to free the hostages is expected to intensify the debate in Israel over the government's hardline stance towards Hamas, particularly under the right-wing government.

Social Media Reactions:

Social media users have claimed to have identified former Hamas hostages in images of their release, raising concerns about the extent of their captivity.

Casualties:

During a raid in Rafah, the Israeli army stated that two terrorists were killed.

Historical Context:

In the terror attacks on October 7, Hamas killed 1200 Israelis and abducted 239 people.