Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas were transferred to the custody of the Red Cross in Khan Yunis on Saturday, an Al Jazeera livestream revealed.
Ofer was seen wearing a Hamas-manufactured military-style uniform. Al Jazeera noted that both captives were able to walk independently and claimed they were in good health, although more will be known about the status of their health once they arrive at medical facilities in Israel – away from the orchestrated release.
A Hamas vehicle is following the Red Cross vehicle to the meeting point with Israel, Al Jazeera reported, in a reported safety precaution.
A third hostage, Keith Sigel, is expected to be released in Gaza City.
In contrast with previous weeks, there are fewer Palestinian civilians at the sites of the releases, according to the footage. Hamas was condemned in previous weeks for endangering the lives of hostages during the release by allowing huge numbers of crowds to occupy the areas of releases.
The IDF is preparing for the transfer of hostages Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas, and Ofer Kalderon as part of the implementation of the hostage deal agreement, which is expected to begin at 08:30 a.m. in the Gaza Strip, a security source reported.
The preparations come as Israel readies for three hostages to be released from captivity and Gaza. Concurrently, the Israel Prison Service is readying to release 183 Palestinian security prisoners.
The hostages will be released at two different points: Siegel will be released in Jabalya, while Bibas and Kalderon will be released in Khan Yunis, N12 reported.
Destination point for each hostage
After the hostages cross into Israeli territory and meet with their family members at the IDF’s Re’im base, they will be evacuated for medical treatment, N12 added.
Bibas and Kalderon will reportedly be evacuated to Sheba Medical Center, while Keith will receive treatment at Sourasky Medical Center.
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