The evacuees are the tens of thousands of Israelis who were forced to flee their homes in the North and South due to the start of the Hamas-Israel War and rockets fired from Hezbollah in Lebanon.
These families have been forced into new housing, such as hotels throughout the country.
After October 7, 2023, some 60,000 residents of northern Israel fled their homes. Many are still hesitant to come back.
Since Hamas's October 7 attack, more than 250,000 Israelis have been displaced from their homes around Israel’s borders in the North and South.
IDF personnel cleared military equipment from over 40 communities in northern Israel that were used as military assembly points.
To gain some insight into the thoughts of those who have now been away from their homes for over a year, I met with families currently housed in one of Netanya’s many hotels.
The law clinic is working to help residents of the region receive social benefits from the government and provide support on issues for which the government has traditionally not intervened.
Even in their temporary homes, the ongoing war along Israel's borders is all too present for evacuees and families.
How are evacuees, forced to flee their homes on October 7, coping with still not having their homes over a year later?
According to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's decision, communities located up to five kilometers from the border should be evacuated.
Families have had to spend the Jewish holidays separated, as Hezbollah continues to fire at civilian communities.
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