Majority of families re-settled in towns along Gaza border
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has been leading the civilian restoration efforts in the Gaza Envelope region following the October 7 terror attack. Over 90% of the approximately 62,000 registered residents have returned to the area, with more than 2,500 new residents joining the region since the attack.
Re'im and Kerem Shalom were among the first communities to complete their infrastructure rebuilding by the end of March, welcoming a combined total of 21 new families. Re'im boasts a 95% return rate, while Kerem Shalom has an 88% return rate.
In May, infrastructure rebuilding in Ein Hashlosha was completed, with the community welcoming 10 new families. The town now has a 90% return rate. Sufa followed suit in June, with the lifting of security restrictions and the arrival of 6 new families, resulting in a 90% return rate.
Security restrictions were also lifted in Nir Yitzhak, Netiv HaAsara, and Sufa in June 2025. Nir Yitzhak has since seen an 82% return rate and the arrival of 8 new families, while Netiv HaAsara has an 83% return rate and 12 new families have joined.
Nahal Oz, despite having a lower 33% return rate, has welcomed 4 new families since the attack. The community is currently undergoing rehabilitation, with essential infrastructure already completed in August.
In Kfar Aza, 159 temporary homes and seven public buildings were erected at Kibbutz Ruhama. The community is expected to complete its rehabilitation by July 2026.
Nirim, with a 90% return rate and 1 new family joining, has already completed its infrastructure rebuilding, which was initiated in April.
Be'eri is expected to complete its rehabilitation by August 2026, with 287 temporary units established at Kibbutz Hatzorim, along with 13 public facilities.
Hulit is expected to complete its rehabilitation by March 2026, and Kissufim by November 2025. Additionally, hundreds of temporary housing units and public facilities have been built in various communities to accommodate the influx of returning residents and newcomers.
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has invested 115 million shekels in personal, family, and community rehabilitation programs, with an additional 61 million shekels allocated for trauma and bereavement support. A special rehabilitation plan has been approved for Nir Oz, including a new rural site within the kibbutz.
The progress in the Gaza Envelope region reflects the resilience and determination of its residents, who are rebuilding their lives and communities after the October 7 terror attack.
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