THE DAD of one of many 4 hostages freed by Israeli forces yesterday tragically died simply hours earlier than the heroic rescue operation.
Yossi Jan, 57, handed away earlier than he may study Almog Meir Jan’s freedom who was held captive for eight months inside Gaza.
It’s understood that the grieving dad had a cardiac arrest simply the night time earlier than Almog was introduced again to Israeli soil.
He was stated to be patiently ready in ache and agony for his son’s return for the previous eight months.
Dina Jan, Almog’s aunt, instructed Kan public broadcaster: “My brother died of grief and didn’t get to see his son return. The night time earlier than Almog’s return, my brother’s coronary heart stopped. He didn’t get to see his son return
“We’re very completely happy about Almog’s return, however the mind is unable to soak up that that is the top. We’re damaged.”
extra on the rescue operation
Unbelievable footage from yesterday confirmed Almog reacting with a thumbs-up after being rescued by the IDF.
He was taken to a hospital for well being checks the place he was greeted by the remainder of the household in a teary reunion.
Nonetheless, the one particular person lacking from the images was his dad who died ready for his return.
Almog’s aunt said Yossi lived alone in Kfar Saba and was always “stuck to the TV” to find updates about his son who was held captive by Hamas terrorists.
“He loved Almog so much, cared for him so much, wanted to know what was happening to him and what he was going through,” she added.
Dina said she received a call from the IDF to inform her family about Almog’s rescue operation.
The Israeli army tried reaching out to Yossi first but the calls went unanswered.
He will now be buried today in a private funeral only attended by close family members, the Times of Israel experiences.
October 7 hostage Almog Meir Jan was rescued by the Israeli Defence Forces yesterday in a daring operation contained in the Gaza Strip.
The opposite three hostages freed by the Israelis embrace Noa Agramani 25, Andrey Kozlov 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 40.
IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari stated their forces got here underneath heavy hearth throughout at present’s rescue mission.
Commandos working to save lots of the hostages responded by firing “from the air and from the road”, he stated.
Hagari stated: “We find out about underneath 100 [Palestinian] casualties. I don’t know what number of of them are terrorists.”
The IDF has stated that the 4 hostages have been being held by terrorists within the properties of Gaza households in two Hamas-controlled buildings.
Rescued Israeli hostage Noa Agramani was seen hugging her dad in a tearful reunion after lastly being free of eight months of Hamas’ captivity.
Her plight turned some of the harrowing and recognisable photos because the world got here to phrases with the atrocity on October 7.
Harrowing footage confirmed the second Noa was snatched by Hamas terrorists and dragged away before being taken to Gaza.
She was seen being loaded onto a bike as she pleaded with them “Do not kill me”.
It was a video that shocked the world.
She was on the Nova music pageant within the desert when the militants dragged her away on a motorbike as she begged “Do not kill me”.
Nonetheless, the younger lady was all smiles after being freed – and was seen having fun with a bottle of chilled coke alongside father Yakov.
Noa will quickly meet her mum Liora who has been affected by stage 4 mind most cancers – and had beforehand stated all she needed was to see her kidnapped daughter “yet one more time”.
Liora, 61, beforehand instructed the Instances of Israel: “I wish to see her yet one more time. Speak to her yet one more time.
“I don’t have loads of time left on this world.”
The courageous mum’s want will now quickly turn out to be a actuality and she’s going to lastly be capable to see her pretty daughter.
Praising the rescue operation that freed her daughter, Yakov stated: “Let’s not overlook, there are nonetheless 120 hostages, and now we have to free them.
“We now have to make each effort, in any manner we are able to, to deliver them to Israel and their households.”
All 4 hostages have been present in two completely different areas in a daring daylight raid by Israeli particular forces.
Noa was rescued at one website, whereas Meir Jan, Kozlov, and Ziv have been on the second Hamas base.
Tons of of troopers took half within the “advanced operation”.
Hamas’ media workplace claimed “210 martyrs” had been killed within the Israeli operation – however this determine was disputed by medics on the bottom who gave a lot decrease estimates of round 70.
Israel claims some 116 hostages are nonetheless held by Hamas terrorists inside Gaza.
Lots of the remaining hostages embrace youngsters together with younger ladies, girls and the aged.
Netanyahu says his nation will proceed to “combat with our fingernails” regardless of worldwide authorities calling for a ceasefire.
Israel’s army spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated their forces got here underneath heavy hearth throughout at present’s rescue mission.
Commandos working to save lots of the hostages responded by firing “from the air and from the road”, he stated.
Hagari stated: “We find out about underneath 100 [Palestinian] casualties. I don’t know what number of of them are terrorists.”
The IDF stated that the 4 hostages have been being held by terrorists within the properties of Gaza households in two Hamas-controlled buildings.
HOSTAGE KILLED
It comes after British-Israeli hostage Nadav Popplewell was killed in Hamas captivity simply weeks after the phobia group taunted his household with a horrifying ten-second clip of him.
He was taken hostage alongside his mom Channah Peri, 79, from their dwelling in Kibbutz Nirim through the horror October 7 massacre.
Channah and Nadav have been stated to have stayed collectively all through captivity in a tunnel underneath Gaza.
Channah was later launched on November 24 as a part of a short lived ceasefire deal.
In the meantime, Israel found the body of Shani Louk alongside two other hostages contained in the Gaza Strip.
German tattoo artist Shani Louk was a sufferer of the October 7 bloodbath by Hamas when she was kidnapped from the Nova pageant.
Israeli Defence Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari shared the tragic information and stated hostages Amit Buskila and Itzhak Gelerenter have been additionally discovered within the Strip.
He confirmed that every one three have been killed by Hamas terrorists through the music pageant slaughter on October 7 and their our bodies have been taken to Gaza.
THE IDF IN RAFAH
Simply days in the past, Israel was told to immediately cease its operation in Rafah, a southern a part of the Gaza Strip the place numerous Palestinians have been sheltering.
The Worldwide Court docket of Justice (ICJ) stated the humanitarian disaster in Rafah had “deteriorated additional”, with the state of affairs now “disastrous”.
ICJ President Nawaf Salam stated: “Israel should instantly halt its army offensive.”
The worldwide court accused Israel of limiting help to Gaza, which they deny.
Chief ICC prosecutor Karim Khan had requested arrest warrants for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged struggle crimes within the Strip.
Hamas leaders have been additionally included within the requests for worldwide warrants.
The assault on Rafah in current weeks comes because the IDF seems to hunt and destroy any final remnants of Hamas so the struggle will be over.
Israel says the town is Hamas’ final main stronghold within the Gaza Strip.
They’ve been “eliminating terrorists” and “terrorist infrastructure” with a whole bunch of “terror targets” already being hit.
Repeated airstrikes have additionally been ongoing because the begin of Could with three “important” tunnel shafts additionally being discovered.
Navy tanks encircled your complete jap half of the refugee-filled metropolis because the deliberate assault began.
It’s believed the remaining hostages are nonetheless being held underground inside the net of Hamas hideouts.
The loss of life toll of Israel’s army operation in Gaza has now handed not less than 35,000 Palestinian civilians, in response to Gaza’s well being ministry.
Half of hamas WIPED OUT since October 7
By Jessica Baker, Overseas Information Reporter
RUTHLESS militant group Hamas has misplaced half its members because it started its assault on Israel and murdered 1,200 civilians on October 7.
The terrorist organisation has reportedly been left with no alternative however to depend on hit-and-run rebel techniques to fend off Israeli forces.
Hamas, which guidelines the densely-populated enclave of Gaza, has been decreased to between 9,000 and 12,000 fighters, in response to three senior US officers conversant in battlefield developments.
The group was estimated to have had 20,000 to 25,000 members earlier than it launched its unprecedented assault on Israel final 12 months.
Members of the phobia group at the moment are largely counting on ambushes and improvised bombs to hit Israeli targets as a substitute of partaking in sustained battles with Israeli forces.
The shift in techniques comes as Israel’s army closes in on Rafah, a metropolis within the south of Gaza close to the border of Egypt where Israel says Hamas militants have been hiding.
Terrorists are believed by Israel to be making an attempt to hide themselves amongst civilians, in search of shelter in locations similar to schools.
THE DAD of one of many 4 hostages freed by Israeli forces yesterday tragically died simply hours earlier than the heroic rescue operation.
Yossi Jan, 57, handed away earlier than he may study Almog Meir Jan’s freedom who was held captive for eight months inside Gaza.
It’s understood that the grieving dad had a cardiac arrest simply the night time earlier than Almog was introduced again to Israeli soil.
He was stated to be patiently ready in ache and agony for his son’s return for the previous eight months.
Dina Jan, Almog’s aunt, instructed Kan public broadcaster: “My brother died of grief and didn’t get to see his son return. The night time earlier than Almog’s return, my brother’s coronary heart stopped. He didn’t get to see his son return
“We’re very completely happy about Almog’s return, however the mind is unable to soak up that that is the top. We’re damaged.”
extra on the rescue operation
Unbelievable footage from yesterday confirmed Almog reacting with a thumbs-up after being rescued by the IDF.
He was taken to a hospital for well being checks the place he was greeted by the remainder of the household in a teary reunion.
Nonetheless, the one particular person lacking from the images was his dad who died ready for his return.
Almog’s aunt said Yossi lived alone in Kfar Saba and was always “stuck to the TV” to find updates about his son who was held captive by Hamas terrorists.
“He loved Almog so much, cared for him so much, wanted to know what was happening to him and what he was going through,” she added.
Dina said she received a call from the IDF to inform her family about Almog’s rescue operation.
The Israeli army tried reaching out to Yossi first but the calls went unanswered.
He will now be buried today in a private funeral only attended by close family members, the Times of Israel experiences.
October 7 hostage Almog Meir Jan was rescued by the Israeli Defence Forces yesterday in a daring operation contained in the Gaza Strip.
The opposite three hostages freed by the Israelis embrace Noa Agramani 25, Andrey Kozlov 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 40.
IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari stated their forces got here underneath heavy hearth throughout at present’s rescue mission.
Commandos working to save lots of the hostages responded by firing “from the air and from the road”, he stated.
Hagari stated: “We find out about underneath 100 [Palestinian] casualties. I don’t know what number of of them are terrorists.”
The IDF has stated that the 4 hostages have been being held by terrorists within the properties of Gaza households in two Hamas-controlled buildings.
Rescued Israeli hostage Noa Agramani was seen hugging her dad in a tearful reunion after lastly being free of eight months of Hamas’ captivity.
Her plight turned some of the harrowing and recognisable photos because the world got here to phrases with the atrocity on October 7.
Harrowing footage confirmed the second Noa was snatched by Hamas terrorists and dragged away before being taken to Gaza.
She was seen being loaded onto a bike as she pleaded with them “Do not kill me”.
It was a video that shocked the world.
She was on the Nova music pageant within the desert when the militants dragged her away on a motorbike as she begged “Do not kill me”.
Nonetheless, the younger lady was all smiles after being freed – and was seen having fun with a bottle of chilled coke alongside father Yakov.
Noa will quickly meet her mum Liora who has been affected by stage 4 mind most cancers – and had beforehand stated all she needed was to see her kidnapped daughter “yet one more time”.
Liora, 61, beforehand instructed the Instances of Israel: “I wish to see her yet one more time. Speak to her yet one more time.
“I don’t have loads of time left on this world.”
The courageous mum’s want will now quickly turn out to be a actuality and she’s going to lastly be capable to see her pretty daughter.
Praising the rescue operation that freed her daughter, Yakov stated: “Let’s not overlook, there are nonetheless 120 hostages, and now we have to free them.
“We now have to make each effort, in any manner we are able to, to deliver them to Israel and their households.”
All 4 hostages have been present in two completely different areas in a daring daylight raid by Israeli particular forces.
Noa was rescued at one website, whereas Meir Jan, Kozlov, and Ziv have been on the second Hamas base.
Tons of of troopers took half within the “advanced operation”.
Hamas’ media workplace claimed “210 martyrs” had been killed within the Israeli operation – however this determine was disputed by medics on the bottom who gave a lot decrease estimates of round 70.
Israel claims some 116 hostages are nonetheless held by Hamas terrorists inside Gaza.
Lots of the remaining hostages embrace youngsters together with younger ladies, girls and the aged.
Netanyahu says his nation will proceed to “combat with our fingernails” regardless of worldwide authorities calling for a ceasefire.
Israel’s army spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated their forces got here underneath heavy hearth throughout at present’s rescue mission.
Commandos working to save lots of the hostages responded by firing “from the air and from the road”, he stated.
Hagari stated: “We find out about underneath 100 [Palestinian] casualties. I don’t know what number of of them are terrorists.”
The IDF stated that the 4 hostages have been being held by terrorists within the properties of Gaza households in two Hamas-controlled buildings.
HOSTAGE KILLED
It comes after British-Israeli hostage Nadav Popplewell was killed in Hamas captivity simply weeks after the phobia group taunted his household with a horrifying ten-second clip of him.
He was taken hostage alongside his mom Channah Peri, 79, from their dwelling in Kibbutz Nirim through the horror October 7 massacre.
Channah and Nadav have been stated to have stayed collectively all through captivity in a tunnel underneath Gaza.
Channah was later launched on November 24 as a part of a short lived ceasefire deal.
In the meantime, Israel found the body of Shani Louk alongside two other hostages contained in the Gaza Strip.
German tattoo artist Shani Louk was a sufferer of the October 7 bloodbath by Hamas when she was kidnapped from the Nova pageant.
Israeli Defence Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari shared the tragic information and stated hostages Amit Buskila and Itzhak Gelerenter have been additionally discovered within the Strip.
He confirmed that every one three have been killed by Hamas terrorists through the music pageant slaughter on October 7 and their our bodies have been taken to Gaza.
THE IDF IN RAFAH
Simply days in the past, Israel was told to immediately cease its operation in Rafah, a southern a part of the Gaza Strip the place numerous Palestinians have been sheltering.
The Worldwide Court docket of Justice (ICJ) stated the humanitarian disaster in Rafah had “deteriorated additional”, with the state of affairs now “disastrous”.
ICJ President Nawaf Salam stated: “Israel should instantly halt its army offensive.”
The worldwide court accused Israel of limiting help to Gaza, which they deny.
Chief ICC prosecutor Karim Khan had requested arrest warrants for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged struggle crimes within the Strip.
Hamas leaders have been additionally included within the requests for worldwide warrants.
The assault on Rafah in current weeks comes because the IDF seems to hunt and destroy any final remnants of Hamas so the struggle will be over.
Israel says the town is Hamas’ final main stronghold within the Gaza Strip.
They’ve been “eliminating terrorists” and “terrorist infrastructure” with a whole bunch of “terror targets” already being hit.
Repeated airstrikes have additionally been ongoing because the begin of Could with three “important” tunnel shafts additionally being discovered.
Navy tanks encircled your complete jap half of the refugee-filled metropolis because the deliberate assault began.
It’s believed the remaining hostages are nonetheless being held underground inside the net of Hamas hideouts.
The loss of life toll of Israel’s army operation in Gaza has now handed not less than 35,000 Palestinian civilians, in response to Gaza’s well being ministry.
Half of hamas WIPED OUT since October 7
By Jessica Baker, Overseas Information Reporter
RUTHLESS militant group Hamas has misplaced half its members because it started its assault on Israel and murdered 1,200 civilians on October 7.
The terrorist organisation has reportedly been left with no alternative however to depend on hit-and-run rebel techniques to fend off Israeli forces.
Hamas, which guidelines the densely-populated enclave of Gaza, has been decreased to between 9,000 and 12,000 fighters, in response to three senior US officers conversant in battlefield developments.
The group was estimated to have had 20,000 to 25,000 members earlier than it launched its unprecedented assault on Israel final 12 months.
Members of the phobia group at the moment are largely counting on ambushes and improvised bombs to hit Israeli targets as a substitute of partaking in sustained battles with Israeli forces.
The shift in techniques comes as Israel’s army closes in on Rafah, a metropolis within the south of Gaza close to the border of Egypt where Israel says Hamas militants have been hiding.
Terrorists are believed by Israel to be making an attempt to hide themselves amongst civilians, in search of shelter in locations similar to schools.