Where israel says, its forces have rescued a hostage in the Southern Gaza strip. An Israeli Government spokesman said qaid Farhan Al Kadi a bedoin arab was recovered, during a complex rescue operation. These are the latest pictures of the 52 year old being transferred to a hospital for further checks. His condition has been described as stable. The live pictures from the hospital where the various family and friends have gathered because these details in the last little while and there will be a tremendous relief and joy for that particular family as the anguish goes on for the other 108 hostages still being held. These are live pictures of this 52 year old freed after serving many days in captivity. We are learning all the while about just the captivity. We are learning all the while aboutjust the details of that risky operation. These the pictures, a hugely relieved and delighted Hostage Release in the last few minutes, as we continue to watch this picture. Jon donnison from jerusal
A bedouin arab was recovered, during a complex rescue operation. In th last few hours, farhan al kadi was transferred to a hospital for further checks. His condition has been described as stable. This is his Family Running through the corridors and out to the helicopter after he is admitted to that hospital after being rescued from gaza. And these are the latest pictures of the 52 year old inside the hospital recovering after he was abducted ten months ago, close to the israel gaza border. The ceo of Soroka Medical Centre had this update on condition of the released hostage. Lets take a listen. Farhan alkadi, a returned captive from hamas, tunnels that arrive by helicopter after being released and rescued from captivity. He underwent initial evaluation in our emergency department. He appears to be in general Good Condition but will require another day or two of medical tests to make sure he is still 0k. We are ecstatic with his family, watching him unite with his children, his brother
As a complex rescue operation. Here you can see the 52 year old talking to Israeli Soldiers shortly after he was rescued. He was abducted ten months ago close to the israel gaza border. Qaid farhan Al Kadi The Eighth hostage rescued by Israeli Forces since the start of the war in gaza is in a stable condition in hospital, where he is undergoing examinations. And this is his Family Running through the corridors and out to the helicopter after he was admitted. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was working to secure the release of all the remaining hostages. But a group campaigning for those still held said that though this rescue had been miraculous, Military Operations alone could not free the remaining captives and that a Ceasefire Deal was needed. Lets take a listen to what Benjamin Netanyahu has had to say about this latest development. Translation welcome back farhan alkadi. I congratulate the idf and isa for another successful racket skew operation. Were working tir
Farhan alkadi, a 52 year old bedouin israeli, snatching a Second Chance at life. Crouched on the floor of a military helicopter, after 326 days in captivity, a smile. The start of his journey back home. At israels soroka hospital, his last few moments in hiding. A wall of Israeli Soldiers shielding him from the world he left ten months ago. From a tunnel in gaza to an israeli ambulance in a couple of hours. His family racing the last few metres to greet him. Thin and pale but staff said in a good and stable condition. Translation it is difficult to explain how it feels. It is better than having a newborn. We thank god and we thank everyone and hope to see him healthy. Were very happy, very happy. Israels Prime Minister called to welcome him home, keen to be part of his release. We cannot go into many details of this special operation but i can share that israeli commandos rescued Qaid Farhan Alkadi from an Underground Tunnel following accurate intelligence. The army has described this
Up to their knees and their waist. They are crawling into crevices through the rubble looking for possible survivors. Officials say they have heard sounds from underneath this debris, but they cannot confirm hearing any voices at this time. Officials say President Biden is receiving updates on this. He is expected to address this later today at the white house. Lets go to our colleagues in florida. Dr. Sanjay gupta there. Rosa, lets begin with you. What more have we learned this morning especially about the number unaccounted for . Reporter you know, poppy, we were expecting this to happen. I know Governor Desantis mentioned it yesterday, that they knew that more bad news was going to be coming in the coming hours, and we learned that overnight three more bodies were pulled from the rubble. That, of course, brings the death toll to four. We are also learning about the challenges that firefighters were facing overnight. Fires that not only started, but then were reignited. And so that j