Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Wall Street Journal.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Palestinians who had been displaced from northern Gaza are now returning on foot. The movement became possible after a breakthrough in negotiations over the release of hostages held by Hamas.
The military zone, which separates the northern and southern parts of the Gaza Strip, had previously been closed to displaced civilians due to the impasse. With the deadlock resolved, Israeli authorities permitted crossing.
The report does not specify the exact terms of the agreement or the number of people involved. However, the image of Palestinians streaming back on foot underscores the scale of displacement caused by the conflict.
The crossing is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge.