Middle East

Israel Says Two Hostages Rescued During Overnight Mission in Rafah

AS STRIKES RAIN DOWN

The hostages—identified as two men aged 60 and 70—were rescued as Israel struck the city of Rafah, where many civilians were sheltering.

Matt Young
Matt Young 

Night Editor

Smoke rises during an Israeli ground operation in Khan Younis as seen from a tent camp sheltering displaced Palestinians in Rafah.
Bassam Masoud/Reuters
Matt Young

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