For Gazan families, what was meant to be a symbol of hope has morphed into a stubborn barrier. Since the first phase of the ceasefire kicked in on October 10, Israeli forces pulled back behind the agreed "yellow line," letting many displaced Palestinians finally head home. But for those whose homes sit on the other side, this boundary is anything but safe. 🏠😔
Residents of Gaza with houses in Israeli-controlled areas find themselves stuck in limbo: the "yellow line" that opened the door for some is a locked gate for others. Israel’s defense minister has issued a stark warning: any attempt to cross the line will be met with fire. 🚫🔫
Tension boiled over on November 2, when the Israeli military reported it killed a Palestinian man in northern Gaza’s Shujayea for approaching the line. No checkpoint or permit can erase the fear families feel about losing access to their own front doors. 💔
For young adults scrolling through social feeds, the scene is a reminder that geo-fenced boundaries affect real lives. As the lines on maps stay rigid, Gazans continue pushing for clarity—and the simple right to return home. 🌍✊
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Ceasefire line turns into barrier as Gazans struggle to return home
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