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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Jerusalem, October 13 (Xinhua) — On Monday morning, Hamas released the first group of hostages held in the Gaza Strip for more than two years. The release is part of a larger exchange under the ceasefire agreement with Israel, according to Israeli state television Kan TV.
The hostages were handed over to representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), who took them to an Israeli military base in Gaza.
Seven of the 20 surviving hostages have been released. The rest are expected to be released later on Monday.
The Israeli military announced its readiness to accept the hostages. A military helicopter landed at a base near the Gaza border, from where the hostages will be transported to medical facilities in central Israel.
ICRC vehicles arrived at Ofer Prison near Ramallah. Later on Monday, approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners held there will be released as part of a prisoner exchange.
US President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Israel on Monday morning. During his brief visit, he will address the Israeli parliament and meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the families of the hostages.
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