The Israel Hamas war and tonight, the dramatic rescue a
hostage held by Hamas found alive in a tunnel.
326 days now after being taken hostage, 108 hostages, including
eight Americans are still believed to be held by Hamas
and many are feared to be dead.
Rick Clinic from Tel Aviv again tonight, nearly a year
after he was violently taken hostage by Hamas.
Tonight, 52 year old Kaid Fahan Al Qaadi found alive
in a tunnel after an IDF military operation where soldiers
manoeuvred through the possible presence of hostages, Hamas fighters and
explosives under southern Gaza.
Al Qaidi emotional, smiling and shaking hands with Israeli soldiers,
giving a thumbs up as he boarded a helicopter and
was brought back to Israel 326 days after Hamas kidnapped
him from again kibbutz on October 7th.
Fahan alone when he was discovered by Israeli forces.
Al Qadi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog he couldn't believe
it when he heard Hebrew on the other side of
the door.
He is alive.
He's back home in Israel, his family sprinting through the
hospital and outside as he arrived for treatment.
Officials say the father of eleven is in good medical
condition.
108 hostages, including eight Americans, are still believed to be
held by Hamas.
Many are feared to be dead hostage.
Families relieved but calling for a ceasefire deal.
I'm glad that he came back, but I'm really worried
about the rest.
There is just one way to bring them back home
and just with the deal.
There is no other way tonight, David.
Fundamental gaps remain on a ceasefire framework.
U.S.
officials can't even say whether Hamas leader Sinwa is being
briefed on the latest developments.
David.
Britt Clennett in Tel Aviv for us.
Thank you, Britt.