Israel: Displaced northern Gazans may return when no longer in danger
On Saturday, the Israeli military stated that it would assess the safety situation before allowing displaced Palestinian civilians from the northern Gaza Strip to return. This decision is contingent upon the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
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- Published Date: 10:47 | 13 January 2024
- Modified Date: 10:47 | 13 January 2024
The Israeli military said on Saturday it would consider allowing the return of Palestinian civilians displaced from the northern Gaza Strip when it deems there is no danger to them from fighting with Hamas, which it described as ongoing.
Asked about the fate of hundreds of thousands of evacuees from northern Gaza, armed forces chief Lieutenant-General Herzi Halevi told reporters: "When we know there is no danger to the population, we will be able to consider bringing them back."