Sderot
Massive fire breaks out in southern Israel factories, hazardous leak ruled out
The Fire and Rescue Authority also stated that rescue forces were on the scene. Two firefighters were lightly injured, while a bystander was lightly injured and treated for smoke inhalation.
National Insurance demands Sderot residents reimburse Oct. 7 aid funds over 'unlawful' purchases
Who is eligible to be accepted into Sderot’s "tech neighborhood"?
Israel’s anti-fragile answer to a world in crisis - opinion
Rising from the ashes: After Oct. 7, Sapir College hopes to be a global trauma research center
The community of Sapir College was heavily affected by Oct. 7. College president Nir Kedar recalls the institution’s response, and its vision to be a global center for trauma research.
Solel Boneh to restore another historic building in Sderot
One year after the destruction, the police station in Sderot will be rebuilt. The station, which became a symbol on October 7, will now be reconstructed by Solel Boneh.
Pillars of Eternity: Sderot Memorial honors victims of October 7 attack
"The site will tell the story of the impossibility of the city of Sderot, whose life is now mixed with blood but holds extraordinary resilience, faith, heritage, and community."
School in session on the Gaza border: Academic year starts in Sderot
The Jerusalem Report went to Sderot on September 4 to see how schools and students were coping, and we were impressed and inspired by the schools visited.
Brave MDA paramedics drove into terrorist snipers’ line of fire
Jerusalem paramedic Hadas Ehrlich urged wounded soldier not to give up – and he survived.
An electoral reform could turn Sderot into Tel Aviv - opinion
With no regional or personal elements in voting, the current system may be hampering Israel's ability to address critical challenges.
MDA team from Karnei Shomron sped to southern Israel on October 7 to save lives
MDA paramedic Zvi Tiber: “We fought tooth and nail to save each casualty”.
Sderot invests NIS 15 million in renewing older neighborhoods
A 15 million shekel budget has been approved to plan urban renewal in Sderot's older neighborhoods, aiming to reduce disparities with newer areas.
Sderot, Ofakim to join gov't Miri Regev-led Oct. 7 memorial event
Several Gaza border communities, as well as the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, have announced they will not participate in the event and will instead host their own.
Gov't calls for ag-tech projects, will offer funding up to NIS 16m.
Israel's new program provides NIS 16m. to ag-tech start-ups, aiming to boost innovation and revitalize Gaza border communities.