Pakistan, Oct. 15 -- Israel has reduced the flow of Gaza aid, allowing only half the agreed number of trucks to enter the enclave from Wednesday. The decision followed what Israel called a slow release of bodies of deceased prisoners by Hamas. The cut has deepened concern over worsening food shortages and growing famine risks in Gaza.

The Israeli military COGAT confirmed that no fuel or gas will enter Gaza except for limited humanitarian needs. It said Hamas was delaying the return of bodies, while the group argued that locating them was difficult amid the war's destruction. So far, Hamas has returned four coffins, with 23 bodies still missing.

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The move also delayed plans ...