Israel blocks thousands of Palestinians seeking return to north Gaza

By Staff Reporter
Israeli forces have opened fire on Palestinians trying to return to their homes in the north of the Gaza Strip, killing at least one person, as Hamas accuses Israel of delaying the implementation of the ceasefire deal.
The Israeli army has also opened fire on civilians in southern Lebanon on the day its forces were due to withdraw under a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah.
Palestinian groups condemn Donald Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians in Gaza to Egypt and Jordan. The new US president has also announced the lifting of his predecessor’s hold on sending heavy bombs to Israel.
In the occupied West Bank, Israeli soldiers have continued a large-scale military operation in and near the city of Jenin, killing at least two people, including a two-year old girl.
Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 47,283 Palestinians and wounded 111,472 since October 7, 2023. At least 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks that day and more than 200 taken captive.