One more Israeli hostage was rescued.
Another hostage held in the Oct. 7 terror attack had been rescued, the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Agency said Tuesday.
“The IDF and ISA have rescued hostage Kaid Farhan al-Qadi from Gaza and returned him to his family in Israel. This operation was part of a bold and courageous operation by the IDF deep inside the Gaza Strip,” Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said.
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Kaid Farhan Al-Qadi, 52, is an Israeli national from Rahat who was rescued this week by the IDF and the Israel Security Agency in a special operation in the Gaza Strip. (Israel Defense Forces)
“This operation joins a series of actions taken by the IDF that bring us closer to achieving our war objectives,” Gallant continued. “I want to reiterate that Israel is committed to seizing every opportunity to return the hostages to Israel.”
Kaid Farhan al-Qadi, from Rahat, was reportedly rescued by a mixed Israeli force that included members of the 401st Brigade, 162nd Division and Shayettet 13.
Members of the combat special forces unit Yahalom and Israel Security Agency agents also contributed to the rescue.
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Arkady, 52, has been held captive in Gaza for nearly a year. No further details about the rescue operation were released, citing “taking into account the safety of the hostages, the safety of the forces and national security.”
He is currently being treated at the hospital and is undergoing a thorough medical check-up. He is in a stable condition.
Arkadi's family has been informed of his recovery, and members of the Israel Defense Forces are accompanying him to meet with him.
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Following the rescue of Al-Qadi, 108 Israeli hostages remain under terrorist control in the Gaza Strip. 36 are confirmed dead.
The majority were arrested during the raids on October 7 last year and have been detained for more than 320 days.
Fox News Digital's Yonat Frilling contributed to this report.
