NEW : The Omar Amer crossing between Gaza and Cairo has reopened , state media say . ( CNN ) -- The seven soldiers were kidnapped six days ago in the Sinai Peninsula . They are now free and heading back to the capital , Egypt , a military spokesman says . Military intelligence services and Sinai residents cooperated to secure their release , he says .
NEW : The Omar Amer crossing between Gaza and Cairo has reopened , state media say . The seven soldiers were kidnapped six days ago in the Sinai Peninsula . They are now free and heading back to the capital , Egypt , a military spokesman says . Military intelligence services and Sinai residents cooperated to secure their release , he says .