First 7 hostages freed as part of Gaza ceasefire are in Israel Updated 11 mins ago Hamas has released seven hostages into the custody of the Red Cross, the first to be released as part of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The Israeli military confirmed the hostages were brought to Israel. There was no immediate word on their condition on Monday. Hamas has said 20 living hostages will be exchanged for over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Families and friends of hostages broke out into wild cheers as Israeli television channels announced that the hostages were in the hands of the Red Cross. Tens of thousands of Israelis are watching the transfers at public screenings across the country, with a major event being held in Tel Aviv.

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