Displaced Palestinians Return to North Gaza Amid Devastation, Ongoing Violence in West Bank and Lebanon
Gaza Residents Cross Israeli-Controlled Corridor to Find Their Homes in Ruins
In a significant yet bittersweet development, thousands of displaced Palestinians have begun returning to northern Gaza for the first time since the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023. Israel has permitted civilians to cross the heavily militarized Netzarim Corridor, a key checkpoint dividing the besieged enclave, after months of forced displacement.
The returnees, many of whom had been sheltering in the overcrowded southern regions of Rafah and Khan Younis, were met with scenes of utter devastation. Entire neighborhoods in Gaza City, Beit Hanoun, and Jabalia have been reduced to rubble, leaving families with no homes to return to. Despite the hardship, many Palestinians say they prefer to be among the ruins of their former homes rather than remain in squalid conditions in the south.
Continued Bloodshed: Israeli Forces Fire on Lebanese Civilians Returning South
Meanwhile, tensions continue to flare along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, as Israeli soldiers opened fire on Lebanese civilians attempting to return to their homes in the south. The violence comes despite a recent truce agreement with Hezbollah, under which Israel had reportedly agreed to withdraw from the region. Lebanese residents accused Israel of reneging on the agreement, further escalating hostilities in the area.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Two in Tulkarem as West Bank Violence Rages
In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces have intensified military operations against Palestinian armed groups. An airstrike in Tulkarem killed two Palestinians, marking another escalation in Israel’s campaign in the territory. The incident underscores the growing volatility in the West Bank, where daily raids, arrests, and deadly clashes have become routine since the start of the war.
Palestinians Reject Trump’s Displacement Proposal
Palestinians and human rights organizations have strongly condemned a proposal by former U.S. President Donald Trump to forcibly relocate Gaza’s population to Egypt and Jordan. The controversial suggestion has sparked global outrage, with critics warning that such a move would constitute ethnic cleansing. Palestinian leaders have vowed to resist any forced displacement, insisting on their right to remain in their homeland.
The Human Cost: Death Toll in Gaza Surpasses 47,000
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deepen. Since the beginning of Israel’s military campaign, at least 47,306 Palestinians have been killed, and 111,483 wounded, according to the latest figures. The staggering toll comes in response to the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, which killed 1,139 people in Israel and resulted in more than 200 hostages being taken.
As international pressure mounts for a ceasefire, the fate of millions of displaced Palestinians remains uncertain, with many struggling to survive amid an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.
Source : Swifteradio.com
