JERUSALEM, A female Israeli soldier held hostage by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip has been rescued safely during an Israeli military ground mission in the Strip. Gaza

Private Ori Megidis was rescued last night and has been reunited with her family, and the Israeli Prime Minister's Office has released photos of her and her family members. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) said in a joint statement that last night Private Megidis is assisted during ground operations in the Gaza Strip. She was abducted by the Palestinian armed group Hamas on October 7. At the time Hamas launched a major attack on Israel. The statement stated that She has undergone a medical examination. This is normal and she has been reunited with her family. along with stating that IDF and ISA Will continue to do whatever it takes to rescue all the hostages.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog posted a message on X, formerly Twitter. Congratulations on being able to help female soldier Megidich.

Israel believes Hamas and other armed groups are holding about 240 hostages, including men. Women and children.

Source: Thai News Agency