Lior Carmel, chairman of Kibbutz Kissufim, said that 90% of the community's residents have returned home, describing the process as moving through four stages: disaster, trauma, rehabilitation, and growth. He thanked the Tekuma rehabilitation authority and the minister for their support.
Lior Carmel, chairman of Kibbutz Kissufim, a community near the Gaza border that was severely affected by the October 7, 2023 attack, said on Thursday that nearly 90% of residents have returned to their homes. Carmel described the recovery process as a four-stage journey: disaster, trauma, rehabilitation, and growth. He expressed gratitude to the Tekuma rehabilitation authority and the relevant minister, stating that the teams were empathetic and supportive throughout the process. The return of residents to Kissufim marks a significant milestone in the rehabilitation of communities in the Gaza envelope.
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