Israeli forces successfully rescued four hostages who had been held by militants in Gaza for the past eight months after being abducted from the Nova music festival. The rescue operation took place in Nuseirat, central Gaza, and resulted in the deaths of several Palestinians, according to health officials. The hostages included Noa Argamani, Andrey Kozlov, Almog Meir Jan, and Shlomi Ziv. Noa Argamani, 26, was taken alongside her boyfriend, Avinatan Or, during the Oct. 7 attack. Viral footage showed her being taken into Gaza on a motorcycle. Andrey Kozlov, 27, was working as a security guard at the festival and had recently immigrated to Israel from Russia. Almog Meir Jan, 22, was kidnapped a day before he was due to start a new job at a technology company. Shlomi Ziv, 41, was also working as a security guard at the festival. The hostages' families expressed relief and joy at their loved ones' freedom, with footage of their celebrations being shared on social media. The hostages' experiences during captivity and their reintegration into society are expected to present significant challenges for them and their families.