"Israel Rescues Hostages in Rafah Amid Ongoing Conflict"
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Israel has announced the successful rescue of two male Israeli hostages in a raid in Rafah, amid heavy Israeli air strikes on the southern Gazan city. The freed hostages are reported to be in good medical condition and have been taken to an Israeli hospital for medical tests. Conflicting reports on casualties have emerged, with the AFP news agency citing 52 Palestinians - including children - killed, while Reuters put the death toll at 37. International organizations have warned against Israel's planned offensive in Rafah, where an estimated 1.5 million people are sheltering, and US President Joe Biden has urged Israel to ensure the safety of civilians.
- Israel says two hostages freed in Rafah as strikes reported BBC.com
- Israel Says It Rescued 2 Hostages From Rafah The New York Times
- Gantz welcomes return of Gaza hostages freed by IDF, mourns soldiers killed in separate operation The Times of Israel
- February 11, 2024 Israel-Hamas war CNN
- Outsmarted Hamas under heavy fire: Here are the details that we know on the rescue mission Israel Hayom
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