India, Oct. 16 -- A former Israeli hostage said Wednesday that all Gaza captives could have returned home "a long time ago," as the relatives of the recently released hostages described the torture endured by their loved ones. Arbel Yehud, earlier held captive and released earlier this year, spoke along with the families of recently released hostages.

Arbel, who was held captive for nearly 500 days before being freed earlier this year in a previous Gaza truce, spoke on Wednesday at a press conference alongside the families of newly freed hostages. This also included her partner, Ariel Cunio, who was released this week.

"We could have brought them back a long time ago," Yehud said. She also said that the deal, which was brokered by US Pr...