Israel has announced the release of the first hostages as part of a deal with Hamas, – AP

Seven people were handed over to Red Cross representatives in northern Gaza.

 

Among them are Gali and Ziv Berman, Matan Angrest, Alon Ohel, Omri Miran, Eitan Mor and Guy Gilboa-Dallal.

After the handover, the Red Cross vehicles headed for Israeli-controlled areas, from where the freed hostages will be taken to the Reim base to meet their families.