Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami, and Or Levy — appeared very gaunt and pale as armed Hamas fighters led them from a white van onto a stage set up in the town of Deir al-Balah.

Latest news and live updates as three hostages are set to be released in exchange for Palestinian detainees and prisoners as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Hamas must be 'destroyed,' following discussions with President Trump and lawmakers on the Hill, despite concerns that hard rhetoric could jeopardize hostage releases.