Times of Israel: Israel urged residents not to return to northern Gaza Strip

The Israeli military has urged locals not to return to the northern Gaza Strip as the region remains a military zone. This was reported by The Times of Israel.

“The Israel Defence Forces dropped leaflets over Gaza, urging residents not to return to their homes in the Gaza Strip,” the statement said.

It is noted that the region remains a conflict zone despite a four-day cessation of hostilities.

Earlier, Al Hadath TV channel reported that the ceasefire between the Palestinian Hamas movement and Israel came into force at 08:00 Moscow time.

Later, an air alert was announced in Israeli population centres near the Gaza Strip.