For families displaced in central Gaza, Friday felt like a glimmer of hope. At noon local time, the Israeli military announced a ceasefire with Hamas 🕊️. Troops began pulling back, clearing paths into once-bustling neighborhoods now left in ruins after two years of conflict 🏚️.
Hundreds of residents, some clutching backpacks and photo albums, gathered near the outskirts of Gaza City. They stared across checkpoints at the streets where they used to live. Nearby gunfire reminded everyone that peace can still feel fragile 🔇.
For many, returning home means a delicate balance between hope and caution. Will their houses still stand? Is it safe to cross? These questions hung heavy in the air. Yet for a moment, families shared smiles as they edged closer to what used to be their front doors.
Analysts say the ceasefire could mark a turning point, if it holds. But in Gaza, where uncertainty is part of daily life, the true challenge is rebuilding trust and safe passage. For now, displaced Gazans wait—hoping to step back into a place they once called home.
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Displaced Palestinians in central Gaza await access to return home
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