UPDATE: The seven hostages have now been transferred to an IDF and Shin Bet force in the Gaza Strip
The Red Cross has confirmed that 7 hostages are now in their hands after being passed over by Hamas in Gaza, they are now on their way to Israel to be picked up by IDF forces.


According to information provided by the Red Cross, seven hostages, including an Israeli man and woman and five hostages with foreign citizenship, have been handed over and are on their way to an IDF and Shin Bet force in the Gaza Strip.
Al Jazeera made a similar report that the cars with the 7 hostages are on the way to the border crossing, they confirmed Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses were in the Red Cross vehicle along with 5 foreign nationals.
Names of the Thai hostages who came to work in the surrounding area and are presumed to be the individuals being released today are: Banawat Saetao, Natapong Pinta, Watchara Sriahon, Satyan Suwanakham, Pongsak Thena, Surasak Lamnao.
This is a developing story, updates to follow as we wait for the hostages to return safely.
UPDATE: The seven hostages have now been transferred to an IDF and Shin Bet force in the Gaza Strip. The seven returnees, including Arbel Yehud, Gadi Mozes, and 5 Thai nationals are currently being accompanied by an elite IDF unit and a Shin Bet force on their way home, where they will undergo an initial medical evaluation. IDF commanders and soldiers salute and embrace the returnees on their way home. The IDF spokesperson asks the public to show responsibility and sensitivity and to respect the privacy of the returnees and their families.