Tel Aviv, Feb. 12 -- Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Monday hailed the "impressive rescue operation" in which two hostages were rescued from Hamas captivity in Gaza, the Times of Israel reported.

The overnight rescue, amid air strikes, marks the second such operation of its kind since October 7.

"Along with the prime minister and top commanders I followed the operation from the war room. I offer my full appreciation to the IDF, Shin Bet and the National Counter-Terrorism Unit," Gallant was cited by the daily.

Fernando Simon Marman (60) and Norberto Louis Har (70) who were kidnapped by the Hamaz from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak on October 7 are in good condition and have been taken to Tel Hashomer Medical Complex, the military said.

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