Gaza Strip - February 12, 2025 Thousands of displaced Palestinians have begun the journey home following the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Netzarim Corridor in the central Gaza Strip as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. Among them is Rami Saluha, who, along with his wife and two young children, fled their home in Gaza City to escape the airstrikes early in the conflict. They sought refuge in the southern Gaza Strip for over a year until Israeli withdrawal from the Netzarim Corridor which finally opened the path for their return. The journey, normally a 30-kilometer trip, took nearly four hours due to damaged roads, heavy traffic, and security measures. As Saluha approached his neighborhood, he became more disturbed while looking at the scarred surroundings. After returning home, he was lost in thought as he saw the devastation of his home. Every window was shattered and the frames were blown out by explosions. Despite the destruction, Saluha is determined to stay with home. Shotlist: Gaza Strip - Feb 12, 2025: 1. Various of Gazan family getting on vehicle, driving home; 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Rami Saluha, resident (partially overlaid with shots 3-4): "Of course, there is joy in returning home. But the joy is mixed with immense sadness when I think about this long war, the death, and the destruction it has caused."; [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 3. Palestinian national flag; 4. People sitting on ruins; [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 5. Various of vehicles heading home; soldier; 6. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Rami Saluha, resident: "We used to pass through here almost every day. But now, everything is unrecognizable. The road signs are gone. The houses are different, with many destroyed. This is what war has brought us, nothing but destruction."; 7. Various of Saluha family arriving home; broken windows; 8. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Rami Saluha, resident (starting with shot 7/ending with shot 9): "Even with this level of destruction, the people of Gaza want to be here, on our land, in our homes. Even if our homes are gone, even if some have to live in tents, we want to be here. This is our attachment to this land, our love for our homes."; 9. Various of ruins seen through window. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]