Daring Rescue: Israeli Troops Save Hostages from Hamas in Gaza

Hundreds of Israeli troops conducted a meticulously planned operation to rescue four hostages from Hamas captors in Gaza. The operation took place in the al-Nuseirat neighborhood, resulting in one police officer suffering significant injuries, according to Israel's chief military spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari.

Hundreds of Israeli troops took part in a special operation held under fire to rescue four hostages alive from Hamas captors in Gaza, Israel's chief military spokesman said on Saturday.

The operation was weeks in the planning and one police officer was badly hurt, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a televised news conference.

The hostages were held in two houses in a residential neighbourhood of al-Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, according to Hagari.