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Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 129?

Hostages rescued from Rafah arrive at Sheba Medical Center • Abbas to propose Palestinian unity gov't • US working on hostage deal • Israeli delegation to leave for Cairo to discuss hostage talks

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
The IDF helicopter that brought freed hostages Fernando Simon Marman (60) and Luis Har (70). February 12, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
The IDF helicopter that brought freed hostages Fernando Simon Marman (60) and Luis Har (70). February 12, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Israel-Hamas War: What you need to know


  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 in the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
  • 134 hostages remain in Gaza, IDF says