NEW : The Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza has reopened , state media say . Comment: They are now free and heading back to the capital , Cairo , a military spokesman says . Military intelligence services and Sinai residents cooperated to secure their release , he says .
NEW : The Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza has reopened , state media say . The seven soldiers were kidnapped last Thursday in the Sinai Peninsula . They are now free and heading back to the capital , Cairo , a military spokesman says . Military intelligence services and Sinai residents cooperated to secure their release , he says .