In pictures: Palestinians make historic return to north Gaza

Tens of thousands make their return to north Gaza, in a historic move that marks the first time Palestinians have been able to return to their homes after being forcibly displaced (MEE/Ahmed Aziz)

Tens of thousands make their return to north Gaza early on 27 January 2025, in a historic move that marks the return of those forcibly displaced since the beginning of the war (MEE/Ahmed Aziz)

A Palestinian girl returning to north Gaza holds a sign that reads: "We have grown old waiting for this historic moment" (MEE/Ahmed Aziz)

Tens of thousands of Palestinian return to their homes in north Gaza early on Monday 27 January 2025 (MEE/Ahmed Aziz)