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Nearly All Gaza Envelope Residents Return Home After 1,000 Days, Yet Security Fears Persist
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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago
What happened
Nearly all residents of Israel's Gaza envelope area have returned home nearly three years after the war began, with ongoing rehabilitation investments. However, many remain fearful due to Hamas's continued control of Gaza and security threats, delaying full resettlement in some communities until 2027.
- 0192% of Gaza envelope residents have returned home since the war began 1,000 days ago.
- 0243 of 47 communities have resettled; Nir Oz residents expected to return by 2027.
- 0311.6 billion shekels invested by end of 2025, with 2.8 billion planned for 2026.
- 04Population increased to about 65,000 from 62,000 before October 7 attack.
- 05Residents express ongoing fears due to Hamas's control and security threats like tunnels and drones.
- 06Some residents remain undecided or unwilling to return amid security concerns.
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