The Shin Bet, IDF and special police forces early morning on Monday rescued two hostages from Hamas in the heart of Rafah.
Two family members of the hostages were previously freed during the November 23-30 hostage exchange.
The operation had been considered several times recently, but called off, until the operation was finally approved on Monday morning.
The hostages had been held on the second floor of a building heavily guarded as well as by additional guards in the next door building.
A RALLY is held, Saturday night in Tel Aviv, for the release of Israelis held hostage in Gaza.
Afterward, a helicopter brought the hostages to Sheba Medical Center, where they are said to be in good condition.
The area of the rescue was a part of Rafah close to Khan Yunis. »
