Israeli military withdraws from Gaza corridor, enabling more Palestinians to return home

Israeli forces have withdrawn from the Netzarim corridor in Gaza, allowing more displaced Palestinians to return home. This move is part of a fragile ceasefire that began on January 19, which has seen limited progress in negotiations for its extension. The ceasefire has allowed hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to cross between northern and southern Gaza. However, violence continues, with reports of Israeli fire resulting in casualties in Gaza and ongoing military operations in the West Bank. Hamas claims the withdrawal shows their influence, while Israel maintains it will not fully withdraw until Hamas is disarmed. The situation remains tense as both sides negotiate the next phase of the ceasefire and hostage releases.