Displaced Palestinians return to north Gaza after cease-fire
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Updated · The New York Times · May 4
Displaced Palestinians return to north Gaza after cease-fire
11 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 4
The move followed an Israeli military announcement that the cease-fire was in effect, as people headed back to northern areas after prolonged displacement.
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Gaza Ceasefire Aftermath: 1,200 Violations, 439 Deaths, and a Humanitarian Collapse
Overview
The U.S.-brokered ceasefire signed on October 10, 2025, led to Israel's phased withdrawal to control about 53% of Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages by January 2026. However, Hamas refused to disarm, prompting nearly 1,200 Israeli ceasefire violations in the following months, resulting in over 400 Palestinian deaths and a collapsing healthcare system. Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to devastated homes amid severe shortages of water, fuel, and medical supplies. International aid efforts face critical funding cuts, logistical barriers, and rising drone attacks, worsening the humanitarian crisis. The ceasefire remains fragile, with unresolved political tensions and ongoing violence threatening regional stability.