Freed Hamas hostages tell families of torture, starvation

Hostage Situation & Release - Hostages were freed as part of a peace deal [1] - Hostages endured horrors and torture at the hands of Hamas terrorists [1][5] - The release and reunions were emotional for the hostages and their families [1][2] Conditions of Captivity - Hostages were held in harsh conditions, including darkness requiring readjustment to normal light [4] - Hostages were tortured, abused, and starved by their captors [5] - Hamas terrorists ate large meals in front of the hostages while giving them minimal food [5] Impact & Recovery - Hostages need to readjust to normal life after prolonged captivity [4] - Family support was a crucial source of strength for the hostages during their ordeal [7] - The experience profoundly changed at least one hostage [2] Political & Security Implications - Israel accuses Hamas of violating the peace deal by not returning all remains of hostages [6] - Hamas gunmen were reportedly conducting public executions despite the peace deal's requirement to disarm [6]