Israeli troops have withdrawn from the Netzarim Corridor - a military zone cutting off the north of the Gaza Strip from the south. Hundreds of Palestinians in cars and on carts laden with mattresses and other goods began returning to northern Gaza following the pull-out - often to scenes of utter destruction.

The withdrawal is part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas in which the sides are supposed to negotiate an extension that would lead to more hostages being freed.

The Israeli military has withdrawn from an area of Gaza known as the Netzarim corridor that bisects the enclave, Hamas said on Sunday, a move that was expected under the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian militant group.

The Netrazim corridor was a strategic military zone built by Israel after the beginning of the Gaza war in October 2023.