Gaza border communities surge 10% above pre-Oct. 7 population...

Defense and security | Oct 8, 2026, 7:11 AM

The population of Israel's Gaza border communities has risen 10% above pre-October 7 levels. Thousands of new families have relocated to the region.

Local schools now have roughly 2,000 more students than before the war.

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