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The Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023 on the kibbutzim and towns of the Gaza Envelope, and the war that followed. Discussed here as part of a post on how to visit the area afterwards, and the ethical questions involved in leading such tours.

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The memorial at the police station in Sderot
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How to visit the Gaza Envelope area in the wake of the October 7th massacre

A first-hand look at visiting the Gaza Envelope after October 7th — the Nova memorial, Sderot, the Shuva Achim rest stop, and the ethical considerations to weigh before you go.

Jun 2025 · 13 minute read
The memorial to the Nova festival A protective shelter at a bus stop in the Gaza Envelope One of the Trablisi brothers at the Shuva Achim rest stop The memorial at the police station in Sderot A selection of souvenirs at the Baba Sali tomb in Netivot
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