Israel rescues two hostages in Gaza for the first time and causes at least 67 deaths in the operation. Fernando Simón Marman, 60, and Norberto Luis Har, 70, both civilians and with double Argentine-Israeli nationality.
The maneuver, designed long ago while waiting for the opportune moment to launch it, has been accompanied by intense aerial and artillery bombardments. After this Monday's rescue, there are 134, at least 31 of them dead. The two released are in good health, the hospital confirmed after carrying out an initial examination.