Some Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has for two years waged a brutal and systematic war against Hamas, are returning home and beginning to reckon with the destruction caused by the conflict.

Hamas's operation in Gaza City over the weekend killed 32 people, targeting a rival clan. Despite the ceasefire with Israel, tensions remain high with multiple skirmishes reported over the past 10 days.

Hamas war is being tested as complex issues remain a day after widespread jubilation over the return to Israel of the last 20 living hostages held in Gaza and the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange.

Cheers, cries and Hebrew songs rang out in Tel Aviv as Israel confirmed that the hostages held by Hamas returned home.

Israelis were angered that Hamas handed over only four bodies out of some two dozen left in Gaza. But the devastation in the enclave complicates the task of retrieving all the remains.

Reports of renewed Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, if confirmed, will raise concerns about the viability of the ceasefire agreed by Israel’s government after two years of war, hours after street celebrations praised President Donald Trump for his role in the deal.

President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.

Early on Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led fighters launched a multipronged terrorist attack on Israel. The resulting war in Gaza has created a humanitarian catastrophe.

Reports from Gaza indicate that Israeli forces have allegedly violated the ceasefire agreement seven times within just 24 hours, reigniting tensions across the region. Local sources and Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades accuse Israel of multiple breaches,

Saleh Aljafarawi, dubbed as Mr FAFO by online critics, was reportedly killed during clashes between Hamas and rival factions over the weekend.