RT Max Blumenthal (@MaxBlumenthal)Palestinians are emerging from Israel's torture dungeons with missing limbs, one blinded, and some with harrowing testimonies of rape at the hands of Israeli torturersGreta Thunberg has detailed sexual humiliation and beatings she suffered after being kidnapped in international watersA US journalist also kidnapped from the flotilla, Noa Avishag Schnall, emerged from an Israeli jail with bruises on her face, telling of how she was hung from the ceiling by metal shacklesYet t ...

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]