After one tank was spotted on camera on Salah al-Din Road, there was conjecture that it was a part of the assault on Gaza City.

In a video, a car was seen approaching the tank, turning around, and then appearing to catch fire and explode.

Subsequently, the Israeli military claimed that a ground operation during the night freed a soldier who was being held captive by Hamas.

Pte Ori Megidish was reported to be “doing well,” and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated her release as a “exciting achievement” that demonstrated Israel’s resolve to free the remaining more than 230 hostages.