An Israeli government spokesperson said on Sunday that the release of hostages held in Gaza will begin early Monday morning. “We are expecting all 20 of our living hostages to be released together at one time to the Red Cross,” government spokeswoman Shosh Bedrosian said.

According to Bedrosian, the hostages will be transported in “six to eight vehicles”. The freed hostages will first be driven to Israeli-controlled areas inside Gaza before being taken to southern Israel, where they will be reunited with their families.

Return of deceased hostages

Following the release of the living captives, Israel is also preparing to receive the bodies of 28 deceased hostages.

“We are ready to receive the bodies of the 28 deceased hostages after the living hostages are released,” the spokesperson sa

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