It is the fifth such swap since both sides agreed to a fragile ceasefire which came into force on 19 January. Dozens of Palestinian prisoners will be freed in return. View on euronews

The three men all appeared thin, weak and pale, and in worse condition than the 18 hostages who had previously been freed under the truce.

Hostages Ohad Ben Ami, Or Levy and Eli Sharabi were released from Gaza in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners, after more than 16 months in captivity.