250,000 Refugees Return to Gaza Following Hamas-Israel Ceasefire

GAZA, detak24.com – Encouraging news has emerged from the Gaza Strip. Since the ceasefire between the Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, and the Israeli military came into effect, tens of thousands of displaced residents have begun to return to their homes. Gaza civil defense spokesman Mahmoud Basal confirmed this impressive number on Friday (10/10/25).

“Around 250,000 refugees have returned to Gaza City since the ceasefire came into effect,” Basal said in an interview with Al Jazeera, demonstrating the significant impact of the cessation of hostilities.

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The 250,000 refugees returning to Gaza City—one of the areas most severely damaged by the attacks—is a positive sign that the security situation on the ground is stabilizing. Civilians previously forced to flee to southern Gaza or other areas are now taking advantage of the ceasefire to assess the damage and begin the recovery process.

This mass return of refugees comes amidst high-level diplomatic efforts led by US President Donald Trump. On September 29, Trump unveiled a comprehensive 20-point plan aimed at permanently ending the conflict in Gaza.

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A crucial proposal in the plan calls for an immediate ceasefire, followed by the release of all hostages held within 72 hours. This point is a key starting point for a broader peace process.

Furthermore, Trump’s plan also targets radical changes in Gaza’s governing structure. The proposal explicitly calls for Hamas and other factions to cease their involvement in the Gaza government.

This power vacuum will then be filled by a “technocratic and apolitical Palestinian committee” that will be overseen by an international council, with Trump leading the oversight.

Last Wednesday (October 8, 2025), Trump even claimed that Israel and Hamas had signed the first phase of a Gaza peace agreement. This initial phase, according to Trump, requires the Palestinian movement to release all hostages, in exchange for Israel withdrawing its forces to the agreed-upon lines.

If these steps go according to plan, the return of a quarter of a million refugees to Gaza City is just the beginning. This US-brokered peace agreement has the potential to pave the way for Gaza’s long-term recovery and establish a more stable and independent government in the territory.

The public now awaits the full implementation of this highly ambitious agreement. (Red)

Editor: Kar