In news that I am sure most, if not all, of you have already heard, IDF special forces rescued another of our hostages.
Farhan al-Qadi, 52, a Bedouin father of 11.
Body cam footage from the moment Qaid Farhan Alkadi was rescued by IDF troops: pic.twitter.com/YTK3DavEOw
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 27, 2024
🚁WATCH the first moments of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi back on Israeli soil on his way to reunite with his family after 326 days in Hamas captivity. pic.twitter.com/XH0F6Qb8SV
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 27, 2024
For just right now, our hearts are full 💙:
— Israel ישראל (@Israel) August 27, 2024
Family members of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi run to greet him at the hospital.
pic.twitter.com/bgzAfP9ZvI
Rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi is the father of 11 children. His youngest son, Habib (seen here held by his uncle), was just two months old when his father was abducted on Oct 7.
— Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) August 28, 2024
Today, this little boy was reunited with his father 💙 pic.twitter.com/Qc2L5pwv79
The brother of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi, who was held captive for 326 days in Gaza, excitedly waits to see his brother:
— Israel ישראל (@Israel) August 27, 2024
“I can’t explain these feelings. It’s better than being born again.”
Welcome home ❤️ pic.twitter.com/PZ5GJW5LQw
I have to say that seeing Arabs use the "eldest son kunya" to call Israeli officials (calling Netanyahu Abu Yair = Father of Yair) is endearing and heart warming. They make it look certain that Arabs and Jews can live together happily and not as enemies. https://t.co/xoCtXF5F9u
— Hussain Abdul-Hussain (@hahussain) August 27, 2024


Celebrations have started for the welcoming home of Israeil Bedouin Arab, Qaid Farhan Alkadi, in his home town after he was rescued from Gaza pic.twitter.com/fOm5YkOkA6
— Documenting Israel (@DocumentIsrael) August 27, 2024
To anyone living in Israel, it is clear that Jewish IDF soldiers would risk their lives to save their fellow Israeli who happens to be Muslim – just like there are Muslim IDF soldiers risking their lives to save their fellow Israelis who happens to be Jewish. The same goes for the Jewish and Muslim doctors treating their fellow Israelis of different religions. It is not even a question. That is why we scoff when ignoramuses and bad actors smear us with the “apartheid Israel” lie – it is the very opposite of the truth. Meanwhile, the palestinian-controlled areas are Judenrein – except Gaza that is, where they are still holding so many of our hostages.
Note also how the very same people who perpetuate this and other lies about the Jewish state are silent about this daring hostage rescue of a Muslim man. Because their entire cause is to negate Jewish self-determination and not to elevate Muslims and palestinian Arabs.