Jerusalem, Oct. 13 -- The Israeli military said on Monday morning that seven hostages are now in Israeli custody after over two years of captivity in the Gaza Strip, marking the first group to be released under a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
The hostages were being escorted by Israeli military forces and the Shin Bet agents back into Israeli territory, where they will undergo medical assessments before reuniting with their families, the military said in a statement.
Crowds gathering at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv burst into cheers and applause as the names of the seven were displayed on large screens. Many waved Israeli flags adorned with yellow ribbons, a symbol of solidarity with the hostages, chanting, "Bring all of th...