At first it was thought that the hostage had escaped from his captors, but it is now revealed that the IDF acted on a "Hot Tip" and quickly acted on the intel.
DM GALLANT: This operation joins a series of impressive operational activities, which bring us closer to achieving all the goals of the war. I repeat and emphasize: we are committed to take advantage of every opportunity to return the hostages to their homes.
The Chief of Staff, Lt. Col. Hertzi Halevi, completed a situation assessment with the commander of the Southern Command, R. AMT, Army Intelligence commander, Major General Nitzan Alon, MTF and representatives of the Shin Bet after the rescue of the hostage Farhan Kadi, and confirmed the The continuation of the activity of the forces in the field, on its way to visit the Valley.
The Chief of Staff concluded: "We are doing everything to save all the hostages. IDF and Shin Bet forces demonstrate courage, determination and initiative in complex operations in the field."
