Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza on Foot as Israel Opens Military Corridor

Palestinians return to northern Gaza on foot as Israel opens a battered military corridor following the collapse of a hostage‑exchange stalemate.

Palestinians return to northern Gaza amid shifting frontlines

The corridor, once a fortified no‑go zone, now sees families trudging northward, many carrying only what they could salvage. Humanitarian groups report that at least ↓ 2,000 civilians have perished since the conflict reignited, and the flow of displaced persons is accelerating. Security officials caution that the route remains under intermittent fire, yet the urgency to escape besieged southern districts outweighs the risk.

“We have no choice but to move on foot; the corridor is our only lifeline,” a resident told Reuters.

The Israeli Defense Forces say the opening is a humanitarian gesture, but critics argue it is timed to pressure negotiations. Meanwhile, the AP News highlights that aid deliveries remain sporadic, compounding the crisis. The situation echoes the broader regional instability that has persisted since the pandemic era, when supply chains first faltered.