Haifa Residential Project Named After Fallen Officer Begins Occupancy

The "Ramat Dekel" residential project in Haifa, named in memory of Captain Dekel Suissa, who fell in the "Swords of Iron" war, has begun its occupancy phase. The project replaced 24 old apartments with 72 new housing units. The development company, Shitit, decided to establish a memorial and a community garden to permanently honor the fallen officer.

According to Shitit, "Ramat Dekel" was the first residential project in Israel named after a "Swords of Iron" war casualty even before the war concluded. With the construction now complete, the company aims to ensure a lasting public commemoration of Suissa. The memorial and garden will serve to connect memory, community, and new life, according to the company.

The project is part of urban renewal efforts in Haifa, involving the demolition of older residential buildings and the construction of new ones with a higher density of housing units. Shitit stated that a few apartments remain available for immediate occupancy, with four-room apartments starting at 1.8 million shekels.

"Dekel Suissa is part of the story of this place, so it was clear to us that his commemoration should remain here for future generations," a company representative stated. "The memorial and community garden will be a way to connect memory, community, and new life. We are proud to complete the project and provide families with their new homes while preserving Dekel's memory."