"Israeli Forces Rescue 2 Hostages in Rafah, Amidst Deadly Airstrikes"

The Israeli military conducted a raid in Rafah, Gaza Strip, rescuing two hostages from Hamas captivity while also carrying out airstrikes that resulted in the deaths of at least 67 Palestinians, according to Palestinian hospital officials. The rescued hostages, Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har, were kidnapped in October and are the second and third captives to be safely rescued. The raid, which took place in the last remaining Hamas stronghold in Gaza, comes amid ongoing conflict and a looming ground offensive, prompting concerns about escalating the humanitarian crisis in the densely populated city.