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Gaza, withdrawal of the Israeli Defense Forces team (IDF) From the axis Netzarim becomes a moment full of emotion and controversy. Israel’s 14 Channel reported that the soldiers left the military barricade with empty feelings, as if their business for more than a year in the Gaza Strip did not produce results.
The Netzarim axis, which was founded since the start of the IDF land operation in October 2023, is a strategic path to separate northern Gaza from the central and southern regions. However, its existence ended on Monday (1/27/2025) after an agreement on the exchange of prisoners between Hamas and Israel was achieved.
The return of Palestinians to North Gaza
This agreement is a breath of fresh air for thousands of Palestinian refugees. Starting Monday, residents who were displaced due to conflict can now return to their homes at North Gaza. The view along the Al-Rashid road witnessed the long journey of the residents who walked on new hopes. Meanwhile, thousands of others crossed the netzarim axis using vehicles, carrying makeshift items.
However, on the other hand, this decision triggered a polemic among the people of Israel. Channel 14 military correspondent, Halel Rosen, said that the soldiers who left Netzarim were disappointed.
“I talked to the Idf soldier who cried while leaving this post. They feel that all sacrifices for more than a year are in vain, “he said.
Israeli strategic loss
This withdrawal is considered a big loss for Israel, both strategic and operational. In addition to freeing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, the agreement opened access back to North Gaza, which is now back in control Hamas.
“Northern Gaza is now exposed. This is like preparing a trap for IDF in the future, with the potential for mines and explosives installed underground, “explained Rosen.
He also estimates that the number of militants in the Beit Hanoun and Jabalia regions will increase dramatically, so that future military operations will be far more complex and dangerous.
Hope and difficulties for Gazans
The return of Palestinians to North Gaza brought mixed feelings. Although it becomes a moment full of hope, the conditions of life in the region are still far from decent words. For months siege and bombing, hundreds of thousands of residents experienced hunger and limited access to humanitarian assistance.
“This is a painful journey that is full of pain, but also brings a glimmer of hope to restart,” wrote a report from the Khaberni media.
Ceasefire as a new beginning
The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel which began on January 19 was the initial foothold for further discussion. The first stage of the agreement will last for 42 days, where negotiations for the second and third stages will be mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States.