Israel celebrates hostage rescue operation, renewing national hope - comment

Israel celebrates as four hostages are rescued after 245 days in Gaza, sparking hope and unity. Debate ensues on the operation's implications for ongoing conflict resolution efforts.

Samantha Malcar, a tourist from Canada, walks with an Israeli flag as she visits the site of the Nova festival, where people were killed and kidnapped during the October 7 attack by Hamas gunmen from Gaza, in Reim, southern Israel, January 25, 2024.

(photo credit: ALEXANDRE MENEGHINI/REUTERS)

ByDAVID BRINN

JUNE 8, 2024 19:14

Updated: JUNE 8, 2024 22:47

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