Three Israeli hostages, visibly thin were brought out by Hamas to participate in a ceremony for their release, they were made to make statements calling on Israel to complete all phases of the cease-fire deal. "I was treated well with respect and was protected ," Ohad Ben Ami said. "I am angry at the failed Israeli government." Eli Sharabi also thanked his captors for treating him well and protecting him. "I am happy to return to his family and friends." Or Levi said he was wounded and his captors gave him food and water.

