Some Palestinians pack up and move north toward their homes in Gaza after ceasefire goes into effect

Tens of thousands of Palestinians displaced by the war in Gaza started walking north Friday toward homes they were forced to flee — or what remains of them — after the Israeli military announced a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas had gone into effect.

Eager for the killings, displacement and destruction to stop, many Palestinians in Gaza were relieved to hear that Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire to the devastating two-year war. But it was mixed with pain from staggering losses and concern about what comes next.

“We packed our stuff as we may return home. But we are still suffering from the same struggles,” said Jamal Mesbah, who was displaced from northern Gaza.

“There isn’t much joy, but the ceasefire somewhat has eased the pain we feel psychologically from death and bloodshed, and our loved ones and relatives who suffered immensely in this war.”

The ceasefire between