Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot as Israel Opens Corridor

Palestinians stream back to northern Gaza on foot after Israel lifted restrictions on a military corridor that splits the enclave, ending a stalemate over hostage talks.

Palestinians stream back to northern Gaza amid new crossing

The humanitarian route, monitored by UNRWA, now channels families across a bare‑bones checkpoint. Reuters reports that an estimated ↓ 30,000 people have already moved north, seeking shelter in makeshift camps.

“We walked for hours, hoping the corridor would finally open,” one displaced father told reporters.

International aid agencies warn that the influx strains already scarce resources, while Israeli officials claim the move pressures Hamas militants. AP News notes that the corridor remains vulnerable to sporadic shelling.