Majority of residents have not returned to Kibbutz Nir Oz after October 7, chairman says
The majority of former residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz have not returned home, and many may never return, according to Brig.-Gen. (res.) Tzvi Tzviki Tessler, the Chairman of Nir Oz. The process of recovery is taking longer than expected, according to Tessler, who stated that the kibbutz will still strive to prosper and attract new families.
Many of the individuals who previously lived in Nir Oz are not returning due to the trauma they experienced on October 7. Some may want to return but are unable to do so. Tessler emphasized that the decision to return is about the capability to rebuild and live in a place that experienced a "unbelievable hell." He also addressed the current security situation in Nir Oz, stating that threats from Gaza continue.
Tessler warned that threats persist, including the influx of kites from the Gaza Strip, which he described as unsafe. He stressed that the fact that the border is not closed and doesn't provide protection to the settlements is a significant concern.
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