WATCH: Red Cross waiting to receive hostages as Hamas set quieter stage

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.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF FEBRUARY 1, 2025 08:18 Updated: FEBRUARY 1, 2025 08:32

Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon and Keith Samuel Siegel. (photo credit: Canva, Hostages and Missing Families Forum)

The Red Cross arrived early to accept the release of hostages from Hamas in Gaza, according to an Al Jazeera live stream. 

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.

Yarden Bibas, holding his son as an infant. (credit: Hostages Families Forum)

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.