Gaza Genocide11 October, 20253 min read
Israel Maintains Ceasefire Allowing Palestinians to Return Amid Devastation in Gaza
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Israel’s genocide on Gaza killed over 67,000 Palestinians and injured nearly 170,000. Thousands of Palestinians returned to Gaza City amid widespread destruction after Israeli troop withdrawal.
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Palestinian Return Amid Gaza Ceasefire
Israel’s ceasefire and partial troop withdrawals from Gaza City opened a narrow window for Palestinians to go home. They return even as they walk through ruins created by months of bombardment that killed tens of thousands and displaced most of the enclave. Sources differ on the scale of the return and the impact of the conflict.
“Thousands of Palestinians are returning to Gaza City after a recent ceasefire, weeks after fleeing Israel’s intense military offensive.”
TheNational.scot reports that thousands of Palestinians are returning to Gaza City after the recent ceasefire and highlights that Israel’s offensive killed tens of thousands and displaced about 90% of Gaza’s population. DW states that Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza City and Khan Younis, with about 200,000 displaced Palestinians returning north. Kuwait Times estimates that about 250,000 people have returned to Gaza City.
Al Jazeera reports that tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning using the heavily damaged al-Rashid Street as a main route, and puts the death toll from the conflict at over 67,000 with nearly 170,000 injured. The Independent also observed thousands of Palestinians returning to Gaza City, underscoring the fragile nature of the truce.
Details of Gaza Truce Terms
Key terms of the truce are unevenly described by different sources. Kuwait Times reports a deal brokered by Trump where Hamas releases 47 remaining hostages plus one set of remains. In return, Israel frees 250 prisoners and 1,700 Gazans detained since the war began, with a 72-hour deadline.
The Independent states that Hamas will free 20 living Israeli hostages before Monday noon. Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian detainees according to The Independent. Both sides must share information on unreleased hostages and remains as part of the agreement.
DW describes Israel warning civilians to avoid troops during withdrawals. Hamas is deploying security forces in areas vacated by Israeli troops.
CBS News highlights that Trump's plan maintains an Israeli military presence in Gaza. The plan also demands Hamas disarm, which Hamas rejects, making the ceasefire fragile.
Ceasefire Security and Aid Plans
Security and governance plans around the ceasefire are also contested. CBS News outlines a 20-point Trump proposal that would require Hamas to disarm under a second phase and offer amnesty to those who surrender weapons. The proposal also includes maintaining an Israeli military presence and deploying an international stabilization force composed of Arab and Muslim troops.
“The article discusses President Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which includes a second phase requiring Hamas to surrender its weapons.”
U.S. officials, including a CENTCOM commander, have already visited Gaza to prepare a civil-military coordination center. Kuwait Times supports the stabilization concept but reports that U.S. military officials clarified no U.S. troops will be deployed, with a coordination center instead. DW describes a parallel approach where Israel authorizes a major UN aid surge of 170,000 metric tons of supplies to combat famine.
UNICEF warns of urgent needs for water, shelter, and winter supplies amid widespread destruction. Al Jazeera emphasizes that families require temporary shelters and mobile housing as they return to shattered neighborhoods following a partial Israeli withdrawal.
Impact of Israeli Offensive
On the ground, Palestinians are returning to devastation left behind by Israel. TheNational.scot reports that Israel’s offensive caused widespread destruction, killing tens of thousands and displacing about 90% of the population. Al Jazeera states that Israel’s war killed over 67,000 people and injured nearly 170,000, with returnees finding neighborhoods largely destroyed.
Kuwait Times describes families like Raja Salmi in Al-Rimal discovering their homes obliterated after intense bombardment and ground operations. The report also notes that critical health facilities such as Al-Rantisi hospital are severely affected. DW highlights that UNICEF is warning about urgent needs for water, shelter, and winter supplies, reflecting the scale of the destruction.
Perspectives on Gaza Ceasefire
Politics around the ceasefire diverge by source. The Independent highlights Israeli domestic theater, reporting “hundreds of thousands” rallying in Tel Aviv to praise Trump’s plan, with Jared Kushner speaking. It also says Hamas recalled “around 7,000 fighters” amid fears of internal violence.
“In Israel, hundreds of thousands gathered at a rally in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, praising US President Donald Trump for his Gaza peace plan, though some booed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.”
Kuwait Times reports that Hamas and allied groups view the truce as blocking Israel’s alleged aim to displace Gaza’s population, and notes Trump’s plan for regional visits. CBS News frames the 20‑point plan as U.S.‑ and Arab‑backed, focused on disarmament and continued Israeli presence. DW, by contrast, sticks to field updates, describing Israeli withdrawals, warnings to civilians, and Hamas deploying security in vacated areas.
