Merav and Shlomi, the parents of returned hostage Agam Berger, delivered remarks at the hospital. Merav opened with the "Shema" -"'Hear oh Israel, G-d is our L-rd, G-d is one,' Agam has returned home.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel says it has received female Israeli soldier Agam Berger, who was held hostage by Hamas. The release was part of a ceasefire that began Jan. 19.

Jerusalem announced early Monday that six hostages will be released in two stages this week as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas Among those to be freed are civilian Arbel Yehoud and soldier ...