In war-ravaged Gaza, many displaced Palestinians do not know if their homes are still standing, thousands are still buried under rubble and dozens are missing after encounters with Israeli forces. Vast areas appear uninhabitable, and it could take decades to rebuild.

Israelis holding placards with the names and faces of hostages held in Gaza embraced in Tel Aviv while Palestinians in Khan Younis cheered amid reports of a deal that would pause fighting and see the release of both Israelis captives and Palestinians prisoners.