U.N. Security Council members were due to meet for a special session requested by Israel to demand action on the dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza.

UNITED NATIONS, United States: The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session on the hostages in Gaza, Israel’s ambassador said Sunday, as outrage built over their fate in…

Israel called for the meeting to debate the plight of captives still held by Hamas. The discussion will take place as the humanitarian crisis in the territory continues and as…