Israeli Prime Minister's Office released on Monday a personal message written by PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara for the returning hostages. The hostages will also receive welcome packages containing clothing, personal items, electronic devices including a laptop, mobile phone and tablet. The handwritten message reads as, “In the name of all the people of Israel, welcome home! We’ve been waiting for you, we embrace you.” According to Hebrew media reports, seven hostages have been handed over to Red Cross in Gaza, with an additional 14 to be freed later in the morning (local time) from various Gaza locations. According to Times of Israel, citing Hebrew media, the first group of hostages to be released from northern Gaza comprises Matan Angrest, brothers Gali an

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