Evyatar David, an Israeli hostage who was forced to dig his own grave while in captivity, is recovering and regaining his strength, according to his father. After months of anguish for his family, Evyatar was released as part of a ceasefire deal and welcomed home by cheering crowds in Kfar Saba. Medical staff treating released hostages have described the lasting physical and emotional scars of their ordeal, but noted that the survivors have shown remarkable resilience. The exchange that led to their release involved the freeing of Palestinian prisoners and the return of bodies, amid ongoing conflict and significant casualties in Gaza.