Hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi Rescued by IDF Troops

27.08.24

Today, the IDF and ISA rescued the hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi, aged 52, from Rahat, who was abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization into Gaza on October 7th.

Qaid Farhan Alkadi was rescued by Shayetet 13, the 401st Brigade, Yahalom, and ISA forces under the command of the 162nd Division in a complex operation in southern Gaza.

No further details can be published due to considerations of the safety of our hostages, the security of our forces, and national security.

He is in a stable medical condition and is being transferred for medical checks at a hospital. His family has been updated with the details, and the IDF is accompanying them.

Israeli security forces will continue to operate with all means to bring home the hostages.

Attached is an English Statement from IDF Spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari Regarding the Rescue: