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IDF Leads Rescue Operation for American Hostages in Gaza

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are leading the operation to rescue American hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza, with advisory support from U.S. military personnel.

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  • October 14, 2023
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Lorenzo Ruiz, Platoon Leader, 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Brigade, 37th Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, from Edinburg, Texas, shakes hands with a young famer during an Indirect Fire Patrol near Al-Mustafia, Iraq, Feb. 23. U.S. Soldiers conduct IDFs to find evidence of mortar launch sites or attacks against military instillations.
(Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class matthew leistikow Joint Combat Camera Center Iraq)
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Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are leading the operation to rescue American hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza, with advisory support from U.S. military personnel. Despite the involvement of American advisors, there are no current plans to deploy U.S. special operations units for the mission, as the IDF seeks to conduct these operations independently.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Hostage Situation: Americans are among hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza following recent attacks. The exact number of American hostages is unspecified but described as “less than a handful.”
  2. Israeli Leadership: The IDF is spearheading the hostage recovery mission. U.S. military advisers are in Israel, offering consultation and support, but not directly involved in the operation.
  3. U.S. Advisory Role: Although the U.S. is committed to the safe return of American hostages, the involvement is limited to advising the IDF due to Israel’s preference to not have foreign troops directly engaged on their soil.
  4. Negotiations with Hamas: The possibility of negotiating an exchange with Hamas for the American hostages hasn’t been ruled out. All options are still being considered to ensure the hostages’ safe return.
  5. Regional Concern: The hostage situation and ongoing conflict raise concerns about potential escalation into a broader regional confrontation, underscoring the delicacy and complexity of the rescue mission.

 

Source: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/10/12/american-hostage-recovery-to-be-led-by-israeli-forces-us-to-advise/ 

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