Hamas Returns to Northern Gaza Amid Hostage Deal Concerns

Ruth Wasserman Lande: Hamas is returning to northern Gaza. On January 27, 2025, a significant development unfolded as part of the ongoing hostage release agreement. Approximately one million Palestinians began moving back from southern Gaza to the northern part of the Strip, which has historically served as a hub for Hamas operations. This region was central to the planning and execution of the brutal attack on Israel on October 7, and its proximity to Israeli communities, such as Sderot, Nativ HaAsara, Nachal Oz, and Kfar Aza, remains a serious security concern.

Published on  Israeli Citizen Spokespersons’ Office, January 27, 2025.