More than 500,000 people return to Gaza City following ceasefire

More than 500,000 people have returned to Gaza City following a ceasefire declaration, marking a pause in the conflict with Israel. As Palestinians return, they are met with widespread destruction, with civil defense agencies recovering bodies from rubble and thousands still reported missing. The ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel stipulates an increase in aid deliveries, though UN agencies like UNRWA face logistical challenges and an Israeli ban on their activities. The mayor of Khan Younis reports that 85 percent of the area has been leveled, forcing returning residents into makeshift shelters.