Police Special Forces recount heroic hostage rescue operation in Rafah

Four members of the SWAT team that helped rescue Fernando Merman and Luis Har from captivity in Gaza recount the complex operation they carried out in Rafah.

Courtesy of Israeli News Channel 12

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[nutrity]

What an inspiring story. These guys & their team are such precious gems. God bless Israel.

[Princelargo]

God bless these who risk their lives for others. Thank you. SALUTE

[BelloBudo]

Such an amazing story from so many perspectives. My hat goes off to the IDF & the Air Force. Those 4 special operations soldiers are amazing. So too the hostages. I am super excited that everything went so well for Israel, the military and of course the hostages. Like it or not, in dire times we all need good stories to lift our spirits. I am over the moon.

[annmcdonald]

Congratulations to those brave men who risked their lives to rescue others.
Total respect/admiration for IDF.

[nondumisombukwana]

Thank you for this great job done young men, people who do not feel pain of staying away from home are condemning you but stay focused ready to rescue your brothers and sisters in captivity God bless you

[kendansby]

Has to be a satisfaction beyond words. What a story for their grand babies. May our Lord bless your lives.

[katyp]

Very moving and great heroism in this rescue.

[wendyhartslief]

These must incredibly brave soldiers. Special forces. Amazing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

[Dutch]

Incredible. Respect to everyone involved……

[successfulperson]

WAUW WAUW AND WAUW!!! What a bunch of heroes! Supporting from the Netherlands 🇮🇱🇳🇱

[tuiyaromanoa]

These men gave their life for these two Hostages, courage determination and mostly importantly is the love for their people

[captsonko.]

Those soldiers are heroes, they were really brave to carry out such a dangerous rescue operation.

[SelinaChua-ttpv]

Thank you rescuers, we appreciate you here too. God IS GREAT

[HelenaWaking-itju]

Yes hostages are their diamonds. They will continue fighting to get their diamonds back. That is how precious life is to the Israelis. Great metaphor used by special forces to describe their hostages. Praying for Israel always 🙏❤

[VeronicaMoreno-qdyh]

*Heroes, the hostages and the liberators. HEROES!*

[Natari]

Glorious and emotional to watch. What an amazing group of sacrificial young men. Thank you God for your protection and victory 🙏🏽

[legacycommunications]

What amazing strong men the world is beautiful when men are strong courageous and good . God blesses Israel and IDF

[elkeheyer-yvoo]

There is no army like the IDF!!! Lions, when it comes to protecting and rescuing their people!! So very special and honorable - indeed a chosen people! God keep you safe!!! ❤❤❤❤

[bonniejohnston]

Thanking God for the rescue of the two hostages...God is good 🤗

[brendawelsh]

Amazing❤ All praise to our Lord.
Bless brave men and Israel 🇮🇱