Israeli military says two hostages freed by special forces raid in Rafah, Gaza

A man walks past a board displaying pictures of hostages kidnapped in the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, February 9, 2024. RE

The Israeli military said on Monday it freed two hostages during a raid by special forces in Gaza's southern Rafah neighborhood.

The hostages were taken to Sheba hospital in central Israel, a statement from the hospital said, and were confirmed by doctors to be in "good condition".