IDF spokesman reveals details of dramatic hostage rescue

Arutz Sheva ^ | 12/2/24

[Eleutheria5]

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari on Monday morning gave a statement on the Sunday night rescue of two hostages, Fernando Simon Marman (60) and Louis Har (70), during an IDF operation in Rafah.

In his statement, Hagari said, "This was a complex rescue operation carried out under fire in the heart of Rafah, and based on quality intelligence. The ISA's operational unit, the police, Southern Command, Shayetet 13, and Brigade 7 of the Armored Corps carried out this professional and precise action. This is an operation which we prepared for over the course of some time - the necessary preparations were made and we waited for conditions which would allow it to be carried out."

At 1:49a.m. the special forces broke into the building in Rafah. The hostages were on the second floor. From the moment we began the operation, the soldiers embraced Louis and Fernando and began a difficult gunfight. Aerial support allowed the force to cut contact and hit the Hamas terrorists. The soldiers pulled the hostages out of the apartment, and they were rescued under fire until they reached the safe area. It was a very stressful and very moving night."

"Even after the successful rescue operation, we do not forget that 134 hostages are being held in Gaza. I turn to them with a message: If you hear me, know that we are very determined to bring you home, and we will not miss any opportunity for that. We will continue to make every effort to bring all of the hostages home."

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[Eleutheria5]

And the whole point of gently shushing the baby, and teaching the boy to say “Bismillah” is to obfuscate that intention, which it does. I am not saying that I am confused. I’m saying that those with a political bias of leftardism will use that obfuscation to further obfuscate.

I have grandchildren, and me putting on a uniform will not do a damned thing for them if they were captives, because I am too old to go soldiering around in a combat zone. But there are some exceptionally agile and smart and brave young men who can rescue those kids and send those monsters down to hell. The most I can do is pray for them, defend them in my limited way, and realize that this video will not make good PR, as despicable as it is.

[wbarmy]

In truth, there are a lot of older men who are putting the uniform back on, and taking care of duties in Israel, so they can put more men on the front line. Sometimes they need people to hold a position so the fit men can do the job. They also serve who only stand and wait.

[Eleutheria5]

Never had a uniform on for any country. Incapable of following orders. Bad back, near-sighted, diabetic, two metal hips, Hebrew adequate but not able to understand if spoken too fast.

At most, I can write and pray. As for the former, just got a piece on Gaza rejected by a lefto webzine because...they’re leftos, and I’m putting off searching for a different publisher and reviewing the critical comments of a friend, because I have too many time-sensitive calligraphy projects. As for the latter, He listens, but I don’t always understand His answers.