Four Israeli hostages, captured by Hamas during the terror group's attacks on October 7, have been rescued, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced. The hostages, Noa Argamani (25), Almog Meir Jan (21), Andri Kozlov (27), and Shlomi Ziv (40), were freed in a joint operation involving the IDF, Israel Securities Authority, and Israel Police.

The complex daytime operation took place in two separate locations in Nuseirat, central Gaza. The hostages, who had been in captivity for nine months, are reported to be in good medical condition. They have been transported to the Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Center for assessment.

All four hostages were attending the Nova music festival on the day of the attacks, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people. Hamas took around 250 people hostage and dragged them to Gaza.