Herzog says rescue of hostage from Gaza brings ‘moment of joy’ to whole nation

27 August 2024, 4:12 pm 4 Edit

Farhan al-Qadi seen in an undated handout picture released on August 27, 2024. (Hostages Families Forum Headquarters/AFP)

President Isaac Herzog says he is “overjoyed” by the rescue of hostage Farhan al-Qadi from Gaza.

“I congratulate the IDF, the Shin Bet, and all the security services, and send my blessings to his family on his return — which is a moment of joy for the State of Israel and Israeli society as a whole,” he says.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says the operation to free al-Qadi “was part of the IDF’s daring and courageous activities conducted deep inside the Gaza Strip.”

Gallant adds: “Israel is committed to taking advantage of every opportunity to return the hostages home to Israel.”