Hamas has notified mediators of its intention to return four more bodies of deceased hostages to Israel on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the matter. This move would increase the total number of returned bodies to twelve, while sixteen remain in Gaza. Hamas claims that retrieving the remaining bodies is complicated due to their locations under rubble and in areas controlled by Israeli forces. Israel, however, accuses Hamas of using stalling tactics and has imposed restrictions, including limiting aid and keeping the Rafah border crossing closed, threatening further action if the bodies are not returned promptly. United States President Donald Trump criticized Hamas for allegedly misrepresenting the number of bodies it could return, expressing frustration over the ongoing situation.