Israel Reduces Gaza Aid Following Delays in Hostage Body Returns: Ceasefire Agreement Under Strain

Oct 15, 2025 01:27 am CST

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces challenges as Israel announces a 50% reduction in humanitarian aid to Gaza due to delays in returning deceased hostages. While the exchange of living hostages and Palestinian prisoners was completed, only 4 of 28 hostage bodies were returned, prompting Israel to declare a violation of the agreement. The fragile peace comes as Gaza faces an estimated $70 billion reconstruction need and families on both sides grapple with trauma and recovery.