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Gaza Hostage Rescue: Minute-by-Minute
(Ynet News) Yoav Zitun - Two main strike teams, disguised as Arabs, moved from several directions toward Nuseirat near the coast in broad daylight, unnoticed by thousands of Palestinians and hundreds of local Hamas operatives. The two ground teams stormed the two buildings simultaneously. Dozens of terrorists gathered around the building where three of the hostages were held, with hundreds more armed with RPGs, PK machine guns, and AK-47 rifles approaching from all directions. The forces attempted to escape in the rescue vehicle, but it was hit by heavy fire and began to falter. In response, the IDF activated a pre-planned extraction strategy. Air Force fighter jets and helicopters fired dozens of munitions at the terrorists to isolate the area. Hundreds of IDF reinforcements, mobilized as backup, deployed on foot, in tanks and APCs into Nuseirat, with Navy vessels providing cover from the west. IDF troops maintained engagement with terrorists on the operation's perimeter, eliminating dozens.