Israeli soldier taken hostage on Oct. 7 liberated from Hamas in overnight IDF operation

Israeli soldier taken hostage on Oct. 7 liberated from Hamas in overnight IDF operation

The Israeli military succeeded in liberating a female soldier on Monday who had been taken captive by Hamas during its October 7 attack on Israel.

Private Ori Megidish was freed from captivity overnight during the ongoing ground operation. She was originally taken from the Nahal Oz base on October 7.

“The soldier was medically examined, her condition is good and she met with her family," the Israeli Defense Forces said in a statement.

Megidish was one of nearly 240 people taken hostage in the Oct. 7 attack.