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Israel Advances Housing Development in Sderot with 2,868 New Apartments Approved

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By עופר פטרסבורג

What happened

Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing approved tenders for 2,868 new apartments in Sderot as part of a government plan to expand housing in the western Negev after recent attacks. The project includes two new neighborhoods and government subsidies to encourage development, aiming to build 5,000 units in total and attract new residents.

  • 01Israel approves 2,868 new apartments in Sderot under a government housing plan.
  • 02Two new neighborhoods, "The Academy" and "Israel's Revival," will be developed first.
  • 03Developers receive 40,000 shekels subsidy per unit plus national priority area benefits.
  • 04The project is part of a plan to build 5,000 units, with more tenders expected this year.
  • 05Sderot's mayor calls the growth a model of resilience after the October 7 attacks.
  • 06Officials emphasize long-term goals to attract new residents beyond rebuilding.

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N12Center · HebrewAug 6, 2026
Israel Advances Housing Development in Sderot with 2,868 New Apartments Approved
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 6, 2026
Israel Advances Housing Development in Sderot with 2,868 New Units Approved