Hamas has released crucial details concerning the return of displaced Palestinians in Gaza, aligning with the ceasefire agreement that officially began on January 19, 2025.

The statement specifies procedures to be followed after the prisoner exchange and the Israeli withdrawal from the al-Rashid Street axis on January 25, the seventh day of the agreement.

According to Hamas' guidelines, internally displaced pedestrians will be permitted to return to northern Gaza without weapons or inspection through al-Rashid Street, ensuring freedom of movement between the north and south of the Strip. Vehicles are allowed to head north of the Netzarim axis only after inspection. By the 22nd day of the agreement, returns via Salah al-Din Street will also be open without inspection for pedestrians.

However, the ceasefire has been marred by violations. Local sources confirm that Israeli forces continue to breach the agreement, with reconnaissance drones still active over Gaza. Mediators have warned Israel that these actions threaten the stability of the agreement, while the Palestinian resistance has vowed to respond to any continued breaches.

In the wake of the ceasefire, aid efforts have intensified with hundreds of trucks carrying food and medical supplies reaching the Rafah border crossing for distribution within Gaza.

The grim toll of the conflict was highlighted by Gaza's Civil Defense, which reported recovering 162 bodies since the ceasefire, with 50 found on Wednesday alone. Al-Awda Hospital's report added to the narrative of the war's impact, stating that the Israeli forces conducted 520 attacks on hospitals, targeted over 100 ambulance teams, and detained 2,260 medical personnel, with six from Al-Awda Hospital martyred during the siege.

The Ministry of Health in Gaza issued a daily update, revealing that since the aggression began on October 7, 2023, the death toll has now reached 47,161 martyrs with 111,166 injuries.

These developments underscore the cautious optimism for peace, tempered by ongoing challenges and the urgent need for adherence to the ceasefire terms to ensure the safety and return of Gaza's residents. (ILKHA)