The Red Cross has clarified that its vehicles seen moving in the Gaza Strip are not involved in collecting Israeli hostages, despite speculation following footage of their convoys. A source from the organization stated that the teams are instead participating in the release of Palestinian prisoners. An Israeli defense official confirmed that the Red Cross has not informed the army about any plans to retrieve hostages in north Gaza at this time.
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