Israeli hostages were marched to stage, required to speak at propaganda ceremony in Gaza * Herzog: Their starved condition shows a 'crime against humanity' * Ramallah crowds cheer returning prisoners;

Or Levy, 34, Eli Sharabi, 52, and Ohad Ben Ami, 56, were handed over by the Red Cross officials to Israel Defense Forces troops at around 11:15 a.m. local time and driven back to Israeli territory some 30 minutes later.

The three male civilians were freed Saturday in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel as part of a ceasefire in Gaza that has paused the war in the Gaza Strip.

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Released Israeli hostages Ben Ami and Levy looked relieved after being taken home by red cross vehicles after 491 days stuck in Hamas captivity. The hostages then met with the Israeli army.