Four More Hostage Remains Returned; Israel Mulls Aid Cuts

The ongoing efforts to repatriate deceased hostages have seen Hamas hand over the remains of four more individuals to Israel. This transfer occurred late Tuesday, with the Red Cross mediating the handover to Israeli forces in Gaza. The bodies are now undergoing forensic identification, and families will be informed of the results. This event comes on the heels of a previous return of four other deceased hostages. Concurrently, Israel is contemplating a drastic reduction in humanitarian aid to Gaza, threatening to halve the flow of essential supplies. The Israeli military agency COGAT has reportedly informed the UN and briefed US officials about these proposed cuts, which could severely exacerbate the humanitarian situation in the territory. The fragile process of securing the return of all hostages, alive or deceased, remains a central focus amidst these developments.