Palestinians pass by buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza Strip City of Rafah, on Jan. 20, 2025. Four days after a ceasefire brought an end to a 15-month conflict between Hamas and Israel, Palestinians in Gaza returned to their homes, hoping for signs of normalcy. However, their relief quickly gave way to despair as they faced the devastating reality of what remained. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)