YnetNews.com reports: “The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect Friday afternoon, and within hours, thousands of Palestinians were seen returning north toward Gaza City along the coastal Al-Rashid road — the first such movement since most residents were evacuated during Operation Gideon’s Chariots II.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that its troops had repositioned along withdrawal lines and warned Gazans to stay away from Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahia, Shuja’iyya neighborhood and other areas where Israeli forces remain deployed. The military also cautioned against entering the sea for swimming, diving or fishing, stressing that approaching the border area with Israel remains ‘extremely dangerous.’

As part of the ceasefire agreement, a new humanitarian framework was established allowing for the reopening of the Rafah border crossing. For the first time since October 7, Palestinian residents will be permitted to return to Gaza, subject to Israeli approval. Departures through Rafah will also require Israeli and Egyptian coordination, with oversight from a European Union mission, similar to arrangements made in January…”