An Israeli military spokesperson revealed that Hamas had embedded itself in civilian areas, making it challenging for Israeli forces to reach hostages without entering these zones. The spokesperson, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, shared details after the successful rescue operation that freed four Israeli hostages. The hostages were found locked in rooms of apartments within multistory buildings.
The hostages, including Noa Argamani, were held in separate apartments, with Argamani located in a different building around 200 meters away from the other three male hostages. The Israel Defense Forces strategically chose a daytime operation to capitalize on the element of surprise. Prior to the rescue mission, Israeli forces meticulously prepared by constructing models of the targeted apartments.
