The raids have included entering Hezbollah’s vast tunnel network in advance of a potential ground operation that could launch as early as this week.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the rescue mission 'one of the most successful in Israeli history.'

IAF airstrikes were used in the operation, with special forces guarding the hostages while they brought them to safety under heavy fire from terrorists.

Fernando Simon Marman (60) and Norberto Louis Har (70), both dual Argentinian and Israeli citizens, were abducted from their homes in kibbutz Nir Yitzchak by Hamas.

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The unit's motto is, 'In distress, you called and I rescued you' (Psalm 81:8), making it clear that when in need, Unit 669 is the address to call on for help.

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An IDF Special Forces’ officer was killed and another moderately injured during operational activity inside the Gaza Strip.