Red Cross approach Israel's Ofer prison as dozens of Palestinian prisoners set to be released

Israeli forces are firing tear gas at thousands of Palestinians who have gathered outside the Ofer prison in anticipation of the release of 39 Palestinian prisoners as part of the prisoner exchange deal between Hamas and Israel. 

Among the 39 Palestinians set to be released are several women and children imprisoned by Israel. Pictures posted by Al Mayadeen showed Red Cross vehicles heading towards the Ofer prison, as thousands of Palestinians flanked the vehicles.