Palestinians return to north Gaza on foot, with belongings in hand

Thousands of Palestinians are returning to north Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a hostage deal.

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Footage from Wadi Gaza, on the coast of the Gaza Strip, shows thousands of people on foot, carrying their belongings in their hands as they make their return.

Much of northern Gaza is now in ruins after Israeli bombardments.

The Palestinians were due to return over the weekend, but were held up by a row over an Israeli hostage held by Hamas, Arbel Yehud.

Hamas released four soldiers on Saturday, but not Yehud, a civilian - leading Israel to accuse Hamas of breaching the Gaza ceasefire deal.

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