Red Cross officials arrived in Gaza City to pick up Keith Siegel to be transferred into Israeli custody in an orderly exchange. This was in contrast to previous chaotic scenes that had angered many in Israel. Siegel walked across a stage, received a goodie bag, and was taken to a Red Cross vehicle. The exchange was watched by people in Tel Aviv and broadcast live. Siegel’s family, including wife Aviva and son Shay, were on their way to meet him. Previous hostages, Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas, were already transferred into Israeli territory.
The handover was carefully choreographed, with Red Cross staff signing documents with Hamas soldiers. A total of 183 Palestinian prisoners and detainees were expected to be released in exchange for the three hostages. The terms of the deal required 30 Palestinian prisoners and detainees to be released for each civilian hostage. Some questions remained about the fate of Yarden Bibas’ wife and children, who were taken hostage along with him.
Red Cross vehicles arrived at the Port of Gaza to receive Siegel, who was the last hostage to be handed over. The exchange was orderly and well-coordinated, with Hamas militants awaiting Siegel’s handover. The Red Cross confirmed the transfer of two hostages, Kalderon and Bibas, into IDF custody in southern Israel. Siegel was expected to be the third and final hostage released that day.
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