Thousands of 'Israelis' move to Gaza border communities amid reconstruction push
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- More than five thousand 'Israelis' have moved to communities near the Gaza Strip in recent months, according to a report.
- The Tekuma Directorate says it is leading over one thousand reconstruction projects in the area.
More than five thousand 'Israelis' have relocated to communities near the Gaza Strip, 1,000 days after the October 7 events, according to a report.
The Times of Israel said the figure reflects a gradual return and renewed settlement activity in southern areas affected by the Hamas-led attack.
Before October 7, around 62,000 people lived in the border communities. Authorities say about 90 percent of residents have returned, while plans aim to raise the population to 124,000 by 2030.
The Tekuma Directorate, an 'Israeli' government body tasked with rehabilitating the Gaza border region, says it has launched more than 1,000 projects as part of recovery efforts.
These include strengthening security, expanding community health services, investing in agriculture, and offering incentives for factories to relocate to the area, according to the report.
Officials describe the programme as a long-term effort by 'Israel' to rebuild infrastructure and restore economic activity in the region following the October 2023 events.
