According to Hamas, approximately 300 thousand Palestinians they are returning to the North of the Gaza Stripa movement that represents a sign of hope but also of pain. The roads are scattered with rubble and supervised by Israeli troopsready to intervene in case of threats. The return, although full of emotions, is marked by the devastation that dominates the landscape.
The delicate balance of hostage exchanges
A new exchange of hostages is expected on Thursday, a crucial moment for maintaining the truce. There Jihad Islamic He published a video in which he appears Arbel Yehoudone of the kidnapped people, trying to reassure their loved ones. The failure to issue the woman in recent days had temporarily blocked the movements to the north. So far, the death of eight hostages it was confirmed, while 18 prisoners still alive They are in the hands of Hamas. A further exchange is scheduled for Saturday.
Rafah: the return of the EU mission
After eighteen years of suspensionthe European Union reactivates the mission Eubam At the Rafah pass, a key step between Gaza and Egypt. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani He said: “It is an initiative of great importance, not only operational, but also symbolic”underlining the strategic value of the control of borders in such an unstable region.
A fragile balance between truce and conflict
The dynamics that intertwine in Gaza – the return of the displaced people, the exchanges of hostages and the recovery of international missions – reflect a delicate respite, hanging on a thread. While families await with anxiety to embrace their loved ones, the international community observes, trying to guarantee stability and humanity in a crisis still far from the solution.