The Western Negev communities that were severely affected by the Hamas attack on October 7-8, 2023, have been given a significant boost in funding to rebuild their settlements. The Tkuma Directorate announced this week that they will receive NIS 1.5 billion for reconstruction, which is five times the usual compensation they would receive from the IRS. This funding will go towards three settlements – Kfar Aza, Be’eri, and Nir Oz – where over 100 buildings face demolition and 200-300 buildings require significant repairs.
In addition to these three settlements, seven other communities will also receive tens of millions of shekels for restoration efforts. These include Nirim, Reim, Kerem Shalom, Ein HaShlosha, Cholit, Kisufim, and Nahal Oz. Each of these ten settlements will have discretion over the allocated funds and make decisions regarding their own recovery process.
The Tkum management has set two conditions for the distribution of funds: settlements must establish a support agreement with a licensed management company and at least 60% of the funds must be used for housing restoration. This initiative aims to support the affected communities in rebuilding their homes and infrastructure following the devastating attack.
The remaining settlements affected by the October 7 attack have already received compensation from the tax department and will receive additional funding to expand repair work. This project is expected to take several years to complete but will provide much-needed relief to those who were impacted by the Hamas attack.
The Tkuma Directorate hopes that this initiative will not only help rebuild damaged homes but also serve as an example of how governments can come together to support communities during times of crisis. They are committed to ensuring that those who were affected by this tragedy can begin rebuilding their lives without fear or uncertainty.
In conclusion, this project represents a significant investment in Israel’s future and its ability to recover from attacks like these. It is important that we continue to support initiatives like this one so that communities can rebuild stronger than ever before.