They were then transferred to representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross and taken to Israel. The men, who had been held captive in Gaza for more than 16 months, were exchanged for 183 Palestinian prisoners in the fifth round of releases under the current ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Israel has published what the country's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, described as "shocking" images following the release of three hostages held by Hamas.Why It MattersThree hostages held in Gaza by Hamas since the October 7,

Concerns have been raised about the appearance of the Israelis, while representatives for the released Palestinians say they all needed "medical attention".