Middle East

Israel Says Two Hostages Rescued During Overnight Mission in Rafah

AS STRIKES RAIN DOWN

The hostages—identified as two men aged 60 and 70—were rescued as Israel struck the city of Rafah, where many civilians were sheltering.

Smoke rises during an Israeli ground operation in Khan Younis as seen from a tent camp sheltering displaced Palestinians in Rafah.
Bassam Masoud/Reuters