Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan said that 15 families from Havat Gilad remain homeless after the July wildfire, with no immediate compensation timeline from the Tax Authority. He urged the public to donate in the final hours of an emergency fundraising campaign for the community, which also suffered a recent shooting attack.
The message from Yossi Dagan, posted on Thursday evening, provides an update on the aftermath of the July 19 wildfire that destroyed approximately 30 buildings in Havat Gilad, a community in Samaria. Dagan stated that 15 families are currently homeless and that all businesses in the area were completely burned. He noted that there is no near-term timeline for compensation from the property tax authority, adding further strain on the victims. The appeal comes in the final hours of an emergency fundraising campaign for the community, organized under the name 'Tzameret' (צמרת). Dagan also referenced a recent shooting attack that left the community in mourning, an incident the IDF confirmed on July 24. As The Zioneer has reported, the fire was officially recognized as a hostile act by Israel Police on July 20, enabling residents to seek compensation as victims of hostile action. The reconstruction effort has been a central focus for the Samaria Council, with multiple fundraising drives launched to support the dozens of affected families, including reservists and local business owners.
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