Four Hostages Freed in Gaza Raid

Hostages' Identities Revealed

The four hostages freed in the Israeli raid on a refugee camp in Gaza have been identified as 25-year-old Noa Argamani, 21-year-old Almog Meir, 27-year-old Andrey Kozlov, and 40-year-old Shlomi Ziv.

Andrey Kozlov's Background

Andrey Kozlov, a Russian-Israeli immigrant, was working as a security guard at an embassy in Gaza when he was kidnapped by Hamas militants in 2014. His mother, Evgenia Kozlov, has been campaigning for his release ever since.

The Rescue Operation

The rescue operation was carried out by the Israeli military in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. The hostages were rescued without any casualties. The operation brings the number of hostages brought back alive in recent years to four.

Conclusion

The rescue of these four hostages is a testament to the resilience and determination of the Israeli people. It is also a reminder that the conflict in the Middle East is far from over. The ongoing captivity of countless other hostages serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of this conflict.