IDF, Hostages, Hamas

WATCH: IDF releases footage from bold hostage rescue op

In a daring night operation, IDF and Shin Bet forces plunged into the depths of Khan Yunis to recover the remains of Israeli hostages. Battling through urban warfare and subterranean labyrinths, the joint team ran a  successful mission sheds to bring closure to families devastated by Hamas' October 7 attacks.

IDF soldiers rescue bodies of 6 murdered hostages from Gaza tunnel (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)
Footage from IDF rescue operation (Video: IDF Spokesperson)

In a joint operation Monday night, the IDF Paratroopers Brigade, including elements from Battalion 75 and the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit, working alongside the Shin Bet security service, successfully completed a mission to recover the bodies of hostages in the Khan Yunis area of Gaza.

The operation uncovered a tunnel entrance approximately 10 meters deep, leading to an underground network where the hostages' remains were located. Yahalom and Shin Bet personnel thoroughly investigated the tunnel system, neutralizing obstacles and blast doors. During the search, they discovered weapons, explosives, and supplies used by the terrorists.

This recovery mission followed extended combat operations in densely populated urban areas and multi-story buildings. IDF forces conducted extensive raids and searches, resulting in the neutralization of multiple terrorists and the destruction of terror infrastructure.

The operation was executed under the command of Division 98, with troops from the Paratroopers Brigade, Yahalom Unit, and Battalion 75 working in concert with Shin Bet operatives. Its success was attributed to precise intelligence provided by the Shin Bet, IDF intelligence units, and the specialized Hostages Command within the Intelligence Division.

This collaborative effort highlights the ongoing attempts to resolve the hostage crisis that has been a central aspect of the conflict since October 7.

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