More than 470,000 movements by civilians heading north inside the Gaza Strip have been recorded since the ceasefire began, according to the UN aid coordination office (OCHA).
Many families are returning to shattered neighborhoods where unstable buildings and unexploded ordnance pose deadly risks.
Water, food and essential services are still desperately needed, OCHA said, as humanitarian partners race to meet soaring demand amid widespread destruction.
Aid continues to enter Gaza, with humanitarian partners working to meet the needs of affected families.
Author's summary: Gaza families face desperate need for water and food.