The first seven hostages are already in the hands of the Red Cross, they are Alon Ohel, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Matan Angrest, Eitan Mor, Gali and Ziv Bermans, and Omri Miran. They have already met with the Israeli military.
According to Red Cross representatives, all of them can stand on their feet. There was earlier information that several hostages were in very poor condition.
The next hostages are expected to be released in an hour.
Relatives of the hostages are arriving at the base in Re'im, near the Gaza border. They have been informed that the transfer of the kidnapped to the Red Cross representatives will be carried out at two points in the Gaza Strip at hourly intervals. It is possible that a few more people will be released at a third location.
Today, 20 hostages who are still alive will be released. The list does not include the names of Tamir Nimrodi and Bipin Joshi, whose lives are believed to be in serious danger.
Additionally, in the coming days or weeks, the transfer of the bodies of 28 hostages who were killed or murdered by terrorists from Gaza to Israel is expected.
In parallel, the process of preparing the release of Palestinian prisoners is underway. A ceasefire is in effect in Gaza.