JERUSALEM (AP) — Since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza began on Oct. 10, Palestinian militants have released the remains of 24 hostages held for the past two years. But the process of returning the bodies of the four remaining hostages, as called for under the truce deal, is progressing slowly.

Hamas says it has not been able to reach all of the remains because they are buried under rubble left by Israel’s two-year offensive in Gaza. Israel has accused the militants of dragging their feet and threatened to resume military operations or withhold humanitarian aid if all remains are not returned.

In the most recent release, Hamas returned the remains of Hadar Goldin , a soldier killed in Gaza in 2014.

In return, Israel has released the bodies of 300 Palestinians back to Gaza. I

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