Bombs buried in Gaza rubble put at risk thousands returning to homes, say experts

People planning return to neighbourhoods to search for loved ones and assess damage to homes this weekend

Tens of thousands of people will risk death or injury this weekend from shells and bombs buried in rubble when they try to reach their ruined homes in areas of Gaza that have been inaccessible throughout much of the 15-month war, explosive disposal experts and aid officials have warned.

To comply with the ceasefire deal that came into effect last Sunday, Israel must allow movement from southern Gaza to the north - where destruction has been most intensive - through a major checkpoint on the Israeli-held Netzarim corridor.