Summary
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are returning to their homes in northern Gaza following a ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas. Due to the recent conflict, many are finding their homes destroyed, creating an urgent need for temporary housing.
Key Facts
- Tens of thousands of Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza as a ceasefire with Israel takes effect.
- Israeli forces have stopped operations and partially withdrawn from Gaza.
- Many roads, like the central Gaza coastal highway, have been damaged, making travel difficult.
- Returning families are using various means like cars and donkey carts to move back.
- There is significant damage to buildings in Gaza City, with many homes destroyed.
- Displaced families need temporary shelters due to the destruction of their homes.
- Over 67,211 people have died and 169,961 have been injured in Gaza since October 2023.
- In southern Israel, 1,139 people were killed during the October 7, 2023, attacks.
