The Hof Ashkelon Regional Council consists of twenty-two communities located in the northern part of the Gaza Envelope. The council includes southern communities under constant barrage from Hamas rockets, but some are just mere meters beyond the government mandated evacuation zone, arbitrarily missing out on desperately needed aid and assistance.
For the past seventeen years, these communities have been targeted by Hamas, living under the constant fear of rockets and sirens. And, since October 7th, 2023, they have been living in a battlefield, bearing the brunt of the terror. This includes communities such as Netiv HaAsara and Zikim, which were infiltrated by terrorists during the terror campaign.
Four members of the council were directly impacted by the murderous Hamas rampage, resulting in over thirty dead and many more missing and captured. While many residents have fled their homes, most are unable to uproot their lives
For seventeen years, the communities comprising the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council have been regularly targeted by thousands of rockets. In fact, since October 7th, there have been over 180 direct hits in Ashkelon alone. As some member communities, such as Zikim, are located on the beach, when terrorists access Israel from the sea, they are immediately impacted.
Despite their proximity to Gaza, the level of government assistance and protection has been insufficient, with 18,000 out of 20,000 residents currently remaining in their homes.
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