Palestinians return to the devastated Nordgaza

Palestinians return to the devastated Nordgaza

thousands of displaced residents Gazas started returning to what was left of their houses. This happened after Israel opened a corridor to the north of the badly damaged area.

return of the displaced

video material that is available shows a huge convoy of people who walk towards the north-Gaza on foot early Monday morning as they carry luggage and children with them. They had been pending in the streets or on the beach for days, while they were waiting for the opening of the control point, which was agreed as part of the ceasefire and the release of hostages between Israel and Hamas.

longing for home

"We miss our home. We have been living in tents for 470 days," said Fadi Al Sinwar from Gaza City on Sunday. Nadia Qassem from the Al Shati refugee camp reported CNN: "We have been waiting for this day for so long", although many will only find rubble where their houses were once.

challenges when returning

"We want to return home ... even if my house is destroyed. I miss my country and my place," she added. Their return was delayed by 48 hours after Israel Hamas accused of violating the conditions of the ceasefire about the release of the hostage of Arbel Yehud. This led to a delay in opening the Netzarim corridor that crosses the area.