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Monday, May 19, 2025
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Monday, May 19, 2025
IDF pushes back on hostage rescue operation claim
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Following an unconfirmed report of a hostage rescue operation in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis this morning, the military issues a vague statement hinting that no such operation took place.
“The IDF is in the midst of Operation Gideon’s Chariots and is operating in all areas of the Gaza Strip,” the military says, referring to its intensified offensive launched late last week.
“Following the reports, there is no change to the situational assessment,” the statement adds.
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