TEL AVIV, November 29. /TASS/. The Israeli military received a confirmation from the International Committee of the Red Cross that its employees received two female hostages, released from the Gaza Strip, and they already head towards Israel, the IDF press office said.

"According to the information, received from the Red Cross, the two released female hostage already head towards the Israeli territory. We await for the release of 10 more Israelis," the press office said.

Two female hostages have returned to Israel after being freed from captivity in the Gaza Strip. "Israel Defense Forces special units and members of the Shin Bet security agency are currently escorting the two freed hostages inside Israeli territory. After they undergo an initial medical assessment, our forces will accompany them until they are reunited with their families," the statement said.