Storyline: Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza have begun packing their belongings and preparing to return home following reported progress in ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel. Hamas said on Tuesday that the ongoing ceasefire and prisoner exchange talks in Qatar's Doha have entered their "final stages". In a press statement, Hamas noted it had updated other Palestinian factions on the progress in the ceasefire talks. The factions expressed satisfaction with the developments and stressed the need for national readiness for the next stage. Earlier in the day, Qatar's Foreign Ministry confirmed that the ceasefire discussions have reached an advanced stage, with efforts continuing to finalize the agreement. They also stressed that the ceasefire will be implemented "immediately" once an agreement is reached. After months of living in shelters and tents, many Gazans are now beginning to hope they will return to their homes that they were previously forced to evacuate by the Israeli military, anticipating that a ceasefire will finally bring them safety. However, some found it hard to be fully optimistic as Israeli raids on the Gaza Strip continue to create more victims. Currently, both civilian and NGO groups are closely monitoring ceasefire negotiations and preparing for any potential deal. The International Committee of the Red Cross has sent officials to visit hospitals and centers for the displaced to closely monitor the situation. The displaced Palestinians are preparing for a long-awaited return to the northern Gaza Strip after more than a year of suffering. They hope for a new chapter free from the bombs that have relentlessly pursued them across the enclave. Shotlist: Gaza Strip - Recent: 1. Various of refugee camp, tents for displaced Palestinians; 2. Various of displaced Palestinian Afkar Zarab; 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Afkar Zarab, displaced Palestinian: "We are packing our belongings and preparing to return to our homes, whether they are still standing or have become rubble. The most important thing for us is to see stability restored in the cities we had to leave." 4. Various of displaced man, children; 5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mohammed al-Muqayyad, displaced Palestinian: "We are cautiously optimistic, and we pray to Allah that we can return to our homes safely, even if it means returning to a tent. The important thing is to be in my hometown in Jabalia. This makes me feel comfortable to return to my city, Jabalia." 6. Rubble, pedestrians in street; 7. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Amjad al-Shawa, head, Palestinian NGO Network in Gaza: "We have begun preparations by communicating with all international parties to provide the resources needed to shelter tens of thousands of families who have lost their homes and depended mainly on food aid." 8. Tent for displaced Palestinians; 9. Displaced people talking amidst rubble; 10. Damaged buildings, rubble, displaced people. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]