**Title: Israel Receives Remains of Four Hostages Amid Aid Cuts**

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel confirmed on Tuesday that it has received the remains of four deceased hostages from Hamas. This transfer occurred as concerns grew over a fragile ceasefire and impending cuts to humanitarian aid for Gaza. The Israeli military agency, COGAT, announced plans to reduce aid deliveries to Gaza by half, citing delays in the return of hostages' remains.

The Israeli Prime Minister’s office stated that the Red Cross handed over the bodies to military authorities in Gaza. The remains will be sent to the National Center for Forensic Medicine for identification, and families will be notified. This transfer follows the return of four other deceased hostages just a day earlier.

Despite the return of the remains, uncertainty looms over whether COGAT will implement its decision to limit aid trucks entering Gaza. The United Nations’ humanitarian office reported that it was informed of the aid cuts by the Israeli military. U.S. officials were also made aware of the situation.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed concern over the slow return of hostages' remains, stating on social media that not enough bodies had been returned. He warned Hamas that if they do not disarm, the U.S. would take action against them.

The recent developments come after a significant moment for both Israelis and Palestinians, as the last 20 living hostages were returned, and Israel released around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement. Families of the deceased hostages expressed frustration over the slow pace of the return process. The Hostages Family Forum criticized Hamas for what they termed a “blatant violation” of the agreement.

Gal Hirsch, the Israeli official coordinating the return of hostages, assured families that pressure was being applied on Hamas to expedite the process.

On Tuesday, the identities of the four deceased hostages were confirmed. They include Guy Illouz from Israel, Bipin Joshi from Nepal, Cpt. Daniel Peretz, and Yossi Sharabi. Illouz was abducted from a music festival, while Joshi was taken from a bomb shelter. Reports indicate that Illouz died from his injuries without receiving adequate medical care, and Joshi was killed in the early months of the conflict.

Families of the deceased hostages remain anxious about the return of their loved ones. Ela Haimi, whose husband Tal was killed defending his kibbutz, expressed her fears about the future of the return process. “I am afraid they will stop the return,” she said.

Meanwhile, the recently freed Israeli hostages are receiving medical care, with some families noting that it may take weeks for them to return home. Dalia Cusnir-Horn reported that her brother-in-law, Eitan Horn, lost significant weight due to inadequate food during his captivity.

In the West Bank and Gaza, several released Palestinian prisoners have alleged mistreatment during their detention. Medical professionals at the Palestine Medical Complex reported that some prisoners showed signs of severe beatings. Kamal Abu Shanab, who was released after 18 years, claimed he received no pain relief for his injuries.

The situation in Gaza remains dire, with the U.N. estimating that rebuilding efforts will require $70 billion. As the ceasefire continues, questions about the future governance of Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas remain unresolved. Egyptian officials have indicated that a group of Palestinian technocrats has been selected to help administer Gaza, with the approval of various factions.

As the humanitarian crisis deepens, residents of Gaza are calling for urgent action to restore basic services. “There is no infrastructure, electricity, water, or anything that is fit for life,” said Mohamad Abu Hajras, a displaced resident.

The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with Gaza’s Health Ministry reporting over 67,600 Palestinian deaths since the war began. The ministry does not specify how many of these casualties are civilians or combatants, but it claims that women and children make up about half of the fatalities.

The situation remains fluid, with ongoing discussions about the future of Gaza and the potential for lasting peace in the region.