In the once vibrant streets of Cunes, a haunting silence now echoes. What was once a bustling community is now a landscape of ruins. As hundreds of Palestinians return to Southern Gaza, they carry with them the scant possessions that remain, a testament to the unyielding spirit of survival. "I'm coming back and I have faith in God," one asserts, "I don't know whether we will live or die, but it's all for the sake of the Homeland."
In the heart of the Eastern side of Kanan Yunes, a tale of resilience unfolds. After the Israeli military's withdrawal and the conclusion of a grueling nine-day operation, I found myself standing amidst the rubbles, witnessing a landscape forever altered. The operation's impact was stark and profound, transforming the once-familiar landmarks of this Eastern region.