Seven Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Monday morning have been received by Israeli military forces in theGaza, the Israeli military confirmed.

A ceasefire deal should see Hamas hand over all 48 remaining Israeli and foreign hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.

A cease-fire remains in effect in Gaza, where aid is flowing while Israel prepares to receive 48 released hostages, only 20 of whom are thought to be alive.