Tens of thousands of Palestinians return to north Gaza as Israel opens checkpoints : Emma Graham-Harrison The Guardian / video by The Times
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians walk back to destroyed homes.
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Summary
Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to northern Gaza after Israel opened checkpoints that had divided the strip for over a year. Despite the devastation, many were determined to return to their homes, even if they had been reduced to rubble. This move came after a 24-hour delay due to tensions over a hostage release. Some Palestinians were seeking loved ones or attempting to give proper burials to the deceased. While emotional reunions occurred, the journey was fraught with hardship, as families navigated destroyed roads with few belongings.
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“My heart is beating. I thought I would never come back,” said Osama, a 50-year-old father, as he arrived in Gaza City. “Whether the ceasefire succeeds or not, we will never leave Gaza City and the north again, even if Israel would send a tank for each one of us. No more displacement.”
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Summary
Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to northern Gaza after Israel opened checkpoints that had divided the strip for over a year. Despite the devastation, many were determined to return to their homes, even if they had been reduced to rubble. This move came after a 24-hour delay due to tensions over a hostage release. Some Palestinians were seeking loved ones or attempting to give proper burials to the deceased. While emotional reunions occurred, the journey was fraught with hardship, as families navigated destroyed roads with few belongings.
Quotes
“My heart is beating. I thought I would never come back,” said Osama, a 50-year-old father, as he arrived in Gaza City. “Whether the ceasefire succeeds or not, we will never leave Gaza City and the north again, even if Israel would send a tank for each one of us. No more displacement.”
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