Following the cease-fire and hostage release deal with Hamas, thousands of Palestinians have begun returning to the northern Gaza Strip. Israel lifted its closure, allowing Palestinians to cross on foot without inspection via a coastal road and a checkpoint for vehicles on the main north-south highway.
Israel's military has warned against the transfer of militants or weapons through these routes, emphasizing the importance of not cooperating with any terrorist entities. Hamas has hailed the return as a victory for the Palestinian people and a defeat for the Israeli occupation.
