The New York Times revealed details about Israel's recent rescue operation in Gaza that freed four hostages, with crucial assistance from US intelligence sources. The rescue mission, which was a joint effort between the US and Israel, involved a team of US hostage recovery specialists located in Israel who provided vital intelligence and logistical support to the Israeli military during the successful operation to bring the hostages back to Israel.

The hostages, including individuals like Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, were rescued after being held captive by Palestinian gunmen following a series of terrorist attacks in Israel. The operation, which took place in central Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp, resulted in the rescue of the hostages but also led to casualties, with Gaza's Government Media Office reporting at least 210 people killed during the raid. Hamas' armed al-Qassam Brigades claimed that Israel's operation resulted in the deaths of some hostages, leading to accusations of accidental killings by Israeli forces.

The cooperation between the US and Israel in intelligence sharing for hostage rescue missions, as well as the complex dynamics at play in the conflict in Gaza, has raised concerns and criticisms about collateral damage and accidental killings of hostages. The report also highlighted instances where Israeli military actions led to tragic outcomes, such as the death of Efrat Katz in a friendly-fire incident, underscoring the challenges and risks involved in hostage rescue operations in conflict zones like Gaza.