The Israeli military said on Sunday that the three released hostages had crossed into Israeli territory accompanied by its troops.
"A short while ago, accompanied by IDF (military) and ISA (security agency) forces, the released hostages crossed the border into Israeli territory. The released hostages are currently on their way to an initial reception point in southern Israel, where they will undergo an initial medical assessment," the military said in a statement.
Military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a televised statement that the hostages were "in our hands and on their way home".
"Our hearts are now with all the hostages still being held in inhuman conditions, and we are awaiting their return," he added.
This comes after a senior Hamas official told AFP that the Palestinian militant group had handed over three Israeli women hostages to the Red Cross.
"The three women hostages were officially handed over to the Red Cross at Al-Saraya Square in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood in western Gaza City," the official said. "This occurred after a member of the Red Cross team met with them and ensured their well-being."
A total of 90 Palestinian detainees, including 69 women, and 21 children, will also be released in exchange for the three hostages.
Of those freed, 76 are from the West Bank and 14 from East Jerusalem.
With AFP
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