Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Herzog says rescue of hostage from Gaza brings ‘moment of joy’ to whole nation
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.”
