On Saturday morning, in a joint IDF, ISA and Israel Police (Yamam) complex, special, daytime operation in Nuseirat, four Israeli hostages were rescued. Noa Argamani (25), Almog Meir Jan (21), Andrey Kozlov (27), and Shlomi Ziv (40), were kidnapped by the Hamas terrorist organization from the 'Nova' music festival on October 7th. The hostages were rescued by the IDF, ISA and Yamam counterterrorism forces from two separate locations in the heart of Nuseirat. During the battle, Arnon Zamora , the Yamam (counterterrorism) officer who led the rescuing force was injured. He later died of his wounds. Related articles: Captivity survivor: 'I was kidnapped from my bed under gunfire' Israel expands benefits for released hostages The epileptic seizure that changed my life - & led to my release 'They have a sadist guard, he's in serious condition' They are in good medical condition and have been transferred to the Sheba Tel-Hashomer Medical Center for further medical examinations. "The security forces will continue to make every effort to bring the hostages home," the statement stressed.
