Palestinians returning to what is left of their homes in a rubble-strewn neighbourhood in Gaza City say the bare minimum to sustain a life is not available because of the scale of destruction.<br /><br />A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was holding in Gaza after two years of war, allowing tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians to return to their homes in the north.<br /><br />READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/10/12/palestinians-return-to-ruins-and-us-expects-hostages-freed-on-monday-as-gaza-ceasefire-holds<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manilabulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews