For several weeks, Israeli forces trained for a mission to rescue hostages in Gaza. The operation was unique because it would take place during daylight hours, posing greater risks and involving more people in the nearby streets. Despite these challenges, Brigadier General Daniel Hagari of the IDF stated that carrying out the operation in daylight would be the ultimate surprise.
The training for the operation was kept secret from some of the fighters involved, as keeping it confidential was a major challenge. Lt. Col. Ziv from the Givati Brigade mentioned this in statements released by the IDF spokesperson. On Thursday, after much deliberation with senior officials in the defense establishment, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized the plan to proceed with the operation.
However, technical difficulties arose during the execution of the plan, leading to hostages being transferred to new vehicles. After successfully rescuing them, Israeli and US officials expressed concerns about future opportunities to rescue hostages in Gaza. It is believed that Hamas will change its tactics and make it harder for Israeli forces to reach abductees in the future. The recent operation is seen as an exception, and diplomatic efforts are expected to be necessary to rescue remaining hostages in Gaza.
Intelligence gathering played a crucial role in preparing for this mission, with drones collecting information over Gaza on patterns of behavior and locations of potential abductees. This intelligence has increased Israel’s chances of successful rescue missions despite challenges due to destruction in the region. Cooperation with international partners was vital in obtaining intelligence that Israel cannot access on its own through advanced sensors on drones provided by both countries.
This collaboration has been instrumental in planning and executing successful rescue missions like this one.
In conclusion, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Shin Bet and other security agencies have trained for a rare mission during daylight hours to rescue hostages held by Hamas militants at Gaza Strip.
The mission required careful planning and execution due to its unique nature.
Despite technical difficulties encountered during execution of plan
