Watch | Israeli commandos rescue 250 hostages in operation against Hamas terrorists

The Israel Defense Forces have released a helmet-cam video capturing a hostage rescue mission undertaken on October 7 amidst a Hamas terror attack.

The operation took place near the Gaza security fence and featured the elite Shayetet (Flotilla) 13 unit.

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250 hostages rescued

Reports indicate that the Shayetet 13 commandos rescued 250 hostages while "neutralising" 60 Hamas terrorists and apprehending 26 more. The released video footage offers a glimpse into this high-stakes operation.

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The soldiers are seen armed with what appears to be American M-4 carbines equipped with suppressors. Notably, at the 26-second mark, one team member is spotted with what seems to be a LAWS anti-armour rocket launcher.

At the 30-second mark, a team member can be observed evacuating a captured Hamas operative from the scene. The hostage rescue operation, to the extent visible, commences around the 50-second mark.

About Shayetet 13

Shayetet 13, an elite unit within the Israeli Navy, is renowned for its diverse capabilities, just like US Navy SEAL teams. Their assignments encompass a spectrum of duties, including sea-to-land assaults, counter-terrorism activities, intelligence gathering, and hostage rescues.

Notably, prior to this conflict, the Shayetet 13 commandos gained international attention for their audacious attacks on Iranian cargo ships during the 2019-2021 Persian Gulf tensions.

These daring operations involved attaching limpet mines to the hulls of the ships, causing significant damage. In 2021, the unit was believed to be involved in the damaging of the MV Savis, an Iranian intelligence vessel.

(With inputs from agencies)

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