Jerusalem: The Red Cross has taken custody of the first group of hostages released by Hamas, and they are making their way to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet forces in the Gaza Strip, the military said on Monday.

The seven include Gali and Ziv Berman, Matan Angrest, Alon Ohel, Omri Miran, Eitan Mor and Guy Gilboa-Dallal.

“According to the information received from the Red Cross now, seven hostages have been handed over to them, and they are making their way to IDF and Shin Bet forces in the Gaza Strip,” the IDF statement read.

The Israeli Air Force announced that it has completed its preparations to receive hostages returning from Gaza to Israel.

The second group of hostages will be released at 10:00 a.m. (local time).

Meanwhile, thousands of Israelis are gathered at th

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