What historical significance does the Nitharim Corridor hold for Palestinians?

The Nitharim Corridor holds many painful memories for Palestinians across different periods of conflict. According to correspondent Hani Mahmoud, this location harbors traumatic associations from the first and second Intifadas, and now the current war described as 'genocidal.' Originally a site of illegal Israeli settlements, the area transformed into what Mahmoud characterizes as a 'death trap' for many Palestinians attempting to travel between the northern and southern parts of the Gaza Strip. This corridor represents layers of historical trauma that continue to affect Palestinians returning to the area after displacement.