Israeli Hostage Rescued Alive After 326 Days in Captivity
After being held captive for 326 days, Qaid Farhan Alkadi, a 52-year-old resident of Rahat, was rescued by the IDF. He was kidnapped from Kibbutz Magen on the Gaza border, where he worked as a guard. Alkadi was found alone in the Gaza Strip and is now in stable condition after medical checks.
His family expressed relief and gratitude for his rescue, hoping for the safe return of all hostages. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant praised the operation, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to liberate all captives. President Isaac Herzog also commended the rescue, calling for the swift release of the remaining 108 hostages.
Alkadi’s recovery marks the eighth successful rescue from Gaza during the conflict. The community continues to support the families of those affected, promoting unity and hope for all hostages’ safe return.