Under the terms of the peace plan, Hamas has a deadline of 10am on Monday to return all of the Israeli hostages.

In return, Israel will release detainees and Palestinian prisoners.

Details of the hostages’ release were revealed by an Israeli spokeswoman this afternoon. She said they will be handed over at the same time to the Red Cross before being driven into Israel.

Dozens of lorries have also entered the Gaza strip bringing in desperately needed aid.

Egypt said it is aiming to send in hundreds more today that will be allowed to enter after Israeli military inspections.

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