A convoy of Red Cross vehicles was seen making its way through destroyed buildings and rubble in Khan Younis in southern Gaza early on Monday.

The vehicles were reportedly heading east to a military-controlled area to wait and pick up Palestinian prisoners who were expected to be released as part of a ceasefire deal.

Hamas has said 20 living hostages will be exchanged for over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as part of the breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war between Israel and Hamas in the devastated Gaza Strip.

Earlier Monday, seven hostages were released into the custody of the Red Cross.

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