Palestinians Return to Devastated Gaza City as Peace Talks Progress
Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have begun returning to Gaza City, encountering widespread destruction after 15 months of conflict. The city's infrastructure lies in ruins, with residents searching for shelter among damaged buildings and attempting to locate separated family members during the return journey. Many returnees traveled more than 20 kilometers on foot along the coastal highway, carrying their remaining possessions. Hamas authorities reported that over 300,000 peopleโapproximately half of those displaced from northern Gazaโhave now returned to Gaza City and its northern areas. The return coincides with ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Under current agreements, Hamas is scheduled to release three Israeli hostages on Thursday and three more on Saturday. In exchange, Israel will free Palestinian prisoners, with some accepting relocation to countries including Qatar, Turkey, and Algeria. A Hamas delegation led by Mohammad Darwish has arrived in Cairo for […]
