Palestinian militant group Hamas on Thursday handed over Israeli woman hostage Agam Berger, a soldier, as a third hostage-prisoner exchange got under way, an AFP journalist reported.

In exchange for each soldier released by Hamas, Israel will free 50 prisoners. As a part of the first phase, the Israeli army has pulled back to a buffer zone to allow Palestinians to trek through ...

Netanyahu puts Palestinian prisoners' release on hold until 'safe release' of hostages is assured after chaotic handover.

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Militants have led Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud through a chaotic crowd ahead of her release.