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

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.

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