"Gazans Return to Devastation: Homes Destroyed, Lives Shattered"

Palestinians returning to their homes in Gaza after a four-day truce found utter destruction, with many houses reduced to rubble. Some residents had been forced to seek shelter in UN-run schools, which have also come under attack. The ceasefire, set to last until Monday, involves a prisoner exchange between Israel and Palestine. While the United States and others have signaled the possibility of an extension, Israel and its Western allies have not supported a ceasefire in the besieged strip. Displaced Palestinians expressed their exhaustion and hope for lasting peace.