Israeli military rescues hostage from Hamas captivity, IDF says
A 52-year-old man captured by Hamas on Oct. 7 has been rescued, according to Israel Defense Forces.
Qaid Farhan Alkadi was freed Tuesday by IDF and the Israel Securities Authority, IDF said.
Few details were released about the nature of his rescue, but the Israeli military described it as a "complex operation" in the southern Gaza Strip.
Alkadi is in stable condition and is being transferred to a hospital for medical evaluation.
His family has been notified and is being accompanied to him by IDF. Alkadi is a father to 11 children.
Alkadi had been working as a security guard at a packing facility in southern Israel when he was taken by Hamas. He has spent more than 300 days in captivity.
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