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flag Israel halts aid expansion after Hamas fails to return all hostages' remains, stalling relief efforts despite initial progress.

flag A recent ceasefire in Gaza has stalled aid expansion as Israel cut approved aid truckloads by half, citing Hamas’s failure to return all deceased hostages’ remains. flag UN relief coordinator Tom Fletcher urged Hamas to intensify efforts to return bodies and called on Israel to allow large-scale humanitarian access. flag Despite initial progress in delivering food, medicine, fuel, and tents, and clearing roads, aid operations face ongoing challenges. flag The Kerem Shalom and Kissufim crossings were closed to new cargo briefly, though previously cleared supplies were collected. flag UN officials confirmed most coordination efforts succeeded, with teams advancing toward reopening the Zikim crossing. flag The humanitarian community remains committed to increasing aid through more crossings and higher volumes despite obstacles.

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