Israel has decided to pause the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza because the Palestinian side has been slow to return the bodies of hostages that were taken during the July attack. The move follows months of tense negotiations and a growing frustration from the Israeli government.
According to Israeli officials, the delay in handling the deceased is a breach of their agreement with the Palestinians, who had promised to return bodies in exchange for the release of Israeli soldiers. The dispute has put additional pressure on civilians in Gaza, who still face shortages of food, medicine and clean water.
The pause comes amid ongoing talks aimed at restoring aid, while also highlighting broader concerns about the long‑term humanitarian impact in the region. Humanitarian groups worry that any further delay could worsen the crisis for thousands of families already living under difficult conditions.
Islamic and international leaders have called for an immediate resolution, urging both sides to speed up the return of bodies and resume aid. Meanwhile, Israel remains firm that the restoration of hostage bodies is a prerequisite to re‑launching relief shipments to Gaza.
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