Following a cease-fire that took effect Friday and continued overnight, thousands of individuals have begun traveling on foot toward Gaza City in northern Gaza. Early reports and observations from humanitarian organizations, including a spokeswoman for the United Nations’ humanitarian office, indicate widespread destruction in the area. Many returning residents are reportedly finding their former homes in ruins, leading to varied emotional responses. The current pause in fighting follows the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people from Gaza City last month due to an Israeli ground offensive. Mediators are pursuing the cease-fire as a potential step toward ending two years of conflict.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/world/middleeast/return-gaza-city-ceasefire.html