Hamas’ Qassam Brigades released a video showing three Israeli hostages being freed, each receiving a “gift bag” with the group’s logo. The bags contained a certificate, necklace, and photos, later confiscated by Israel’s Shin Bet. A Red Cross representative signed a document acknowledging receipt of the hostages. This act aimed to portray Hamas as a legitimate governing body, emphasizing their control and legal protocols, despite the hostages’ forced captivity. The event was staged to send a message of authority to Israelis, Gazans, and international observers.