The Red Cross says it has begun the transfer of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas, with vehicles seen crossing into Egypt.

The organisation describes the work as a “multi-day” operation which will include the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Israeli media are reporting that a group of 13 Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas in Gaza and are now in Egypt.

Twelve Thai hostages were also freed by Hamas.

The group are expected to be flown to Israeli hospitals for medical checks before being reunited with their families.

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