The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have unveiled a gripping video showcasing their daring operation to retake control of the Sufa military post from Hamas militants. This one-minute footage documents the IDF's relentless efforts to thwart the hostile actions of Hamas, who had taken numerous civilians hostage during their audacious assault that transpired just last Saturday.

The events captured in this video transpired on October 7, as elite Israeli soldiers from Flotilla 13 mounted a formidable counteroffensive against the brazen Hamas intruders.

The video concludes with IDF troops entering the interior of the Sufa military post, swiftly liberating hostages. In a commendable display of courage and efficiency, IDF soldiers successfully rescued more than 250 hostages, ensuring their safe return to freedom, while incapacitating over 60 Hamas terrorists in the process.

Over the course of this high-stakes operation, Israeli forces also apprehended a total of 26 Hamas militants, including Muhammad Abu A’ali, who held the esteemed position of Deputy Commander of the Hamas southern Naval Division.

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The Flotilla 13 elite unit was deployed to the area surrounding the Gaza security fence in a joint effort to regain control of the Sufa military post on October 7th.

The soldiers rescued around 250 hostages alive.

60 Hamas terrorists were neutralized and 26 were… pic.twitter.com/DWdHKZgdLw

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF)  

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