Red Cross officials arrived in Gaza City to pick up Keith Siegel in an orderly handover ceremony, avoiding the chaos that had disrupted previous exchanges. The exchange was watched by crowds in Tel Aviv and Red Cross vehicles arrived at the Port of Gaza to receive Siegel. Aviva Siegel and her son were on their way to meet Keith, who would be transferred into Israeli custody. The release of two other hostages, Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas, had already taken place in Khan Younis. The fate of Bibas’ wife and young sons, who were also taken hostage, remained unclear. The Red Cross had signed documents with Hamas fighters in preparation for the handover. In total, 183 Palestinian prisoners and detainees were expected to be released in exchange for the hostages. After Kalderon and Bibas were safely in southern Israel, the IDF confirmed they were on their way to receive Siegel. Video footage of the handovers was broadcast live, showing a well-organized exchange in contrast to previous chaotic scenes. Siegel was among three hostages named by Hamas for release, along with Kalderon and Bibas. Siegel had been missing since the 2023 attack that resulted in hundreds of people being kidnapped and killed.
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