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As the moment of the arrival of hostages comes closer, Israeli Prime Minister's Office shared on Monday the personal message written by PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, for the returning hostages. Hebrew media also reported the names of the initial six hostages set to be released, and said that the remaining 14 will be released later this morning from different areas of Gaza.

Families, friends and supporters lined streets, public squares and military bases, awaiting the emotional homecoming of their loved ones.

Red Cross vehicles have begun their movement in central Gaza in preparation of the release of hostages, Saudi media reported on Monday.

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav arrived in Brasilia to participate in the preparatory meeting for the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 30).

Two people died after a plane crashed near an airfield in Texas and collided with an 18-wheeler before bursting into flames on Sunday, New York Post reported.

Large contingents of police and Pakistan Rangers were deployed to Muridke early Sunday, surrounding the TLP protest camp in what appeared to be preparations for a large-scale operation. Law enforcement officers reportedly dug trenches and blocked routes to prevent TLP supporters from advancing toward the capital.