Israel allows civilians to return to northern Gaza Strip

According to a spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Avichai Adraee, refugees are allowed to return to the northern part of the Gaza Strip:

• On foot through the Netzarim road and Rashid street on the coast, starting at 7 a.m. Kyiv time;
• By vehicle through Salah a-Din street in the east, after a security inspection, starting at 9 a.m Kyiv time.

Furthermore, Adraee has also issued a series of warnings to the Gaza residents:

• Do not transport terrorists or weapons to northern Gaza;
• Do not approach IDF positions or forces in Gaza or on Israeli territory;
• Do not approach the Rafah Crossing or the Philadelphi Corridor area in southern Gaza;
• Do not swim, dive, or fish in the Mediterranean Sea in the coming days.

Agreement between Israel and Hamas

Hamas and Israel recently approved an agreement for the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip and a ceasefire. On January 18, Tel Aviv was supposed to receive the names of the first three hostages to be released, but this did not happen. After that, Israel accused the Islamist movement of delaying the transfer of the lists. However, on the following day, January 19, Hamas released the hostages.

On January 25, the reports indicated that the Islamist movement released four Israeli female military hostages to the Red Cross.