Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza as Israel Reopens Checkpoints Under Ceasefire Agreement

Palestinians began returning to northern Gaza on Monday after Israel reopened military checkpoints for the first time in over a year as part of a fragile ceasefire deal with Hamas. The reopening marks a significant moment for the region, as it allows tens of thousands of displaced residents to return to their homes after months of sheltering in overcrowded camps and schools-turned-shelters during the 15-month conflict.

Israeli authorities report that over 200,000 people crossed back into northern Gaza within hours of the gates reopening. Many families. . .