Gazans began to stream back to Jabaliya Sunday morning despite explicit IDF warnings that the planned ceasefire remains delayed, as Hamas has yet to provide the list of hostages scheduled for today's release. Arab media networks show significant civilian movement northward, even though the 8:30 a.m. planned start time has passed without implementation.
Video: Gazans return to Jabaliya ahead of ceasefire / Arab media
The IDF's Arabic-language spokesman, Avichay Adraee, issued urgent warnings, "IDF forces continue operating in multiple locations throughout the strip. Any approach toward these forces puts civilian lives at risk."
Adraee emphasized that military positions are being maintained across Gaza until the ceasefire formally begins and highlighted specific danger zones, particularly along the Netzarim route in northern Gaza and near the Shaath area in southern Rafah. The Rafah municipality has reinforced these directives, warning residents to avoid areas near the Egyptian border.
