Commenting on the news of the release of Qaid Farhan al-Qadi from captivity today (Tuesday), IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevy said that "We are doing everything we can to save all of the hostages. The IDF and ISA show bravery, determination and initiative in complex operations in the battlefield."
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also took to commenting on X on the rescue, stating that:
"The IDF and ISA have rescued Qaid Farhan Alkadi from Gaza where he was held hostage, and brought him to his family in Israel. This operation was part of the IDF’s daring and courageous activities conducted deep inside the Gaza strip.
"This operation joins a series of actions taken by the IDF that bring us closer to achieving the goals of this war. I would like to reiterate and emphasize: Israel is committed to taking advantage of every opportunity to return the hostages home to Israel."