Gaunt Israelis and Palestinians freed under fifth ceasefire exchange

Weakened state of three freed Israelis shocks country, while several released Palestinians also need hospitalisation

Hamas freed three hostages from Gaza and Israel released 183 prisoners and detainees on Saturday, the fifth exchange under a fragile, three-week-old ceasefire deal.

The gaunt appearance of the three Israeli men shocked the country, sparking anger and dismay that could increase pressure on the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to extend the agreement to a second stage, bringing home the remaining Israeli captives.