An Israeli woman kidnapped by Hamas Palestinian militants recounted her ordeal at the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, telling the 15-member body she did not think she would make it out alive,

Israel delayed the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners until Hamas assured the release of more hostages.

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to expedite the return of the bodies of four hostages which were originally scheduled to be handed over by Thursday, according to a report from Channel 12 citing Israeli sources.