Reconstruction starts on Zikim Beach for the first time since October 7

• Published date: 05 April 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Zikim Beach, just south of Ashkelon, was one of the primary targets for Hamas terrorists on October 7, with a combined land and sea attack on the beach and nearby town

The attack killed nearly 20 people on the beach, including at least one soldier, as well as multiple residents, and led to the total destruction of beach facilities.

Work began on Thursday to demolish the damaged facilities in order to lay the groundwork for rebuilding them, according to a statement by the local Ashkelon Regional Council on Thursday.

Reconstruction and renewal

The Tkuma ("Rebirth") Administration, which is responsible for reconstruction following October 7, allotted around four million shekels for beachside construction work out of 15 million allotted to the Ashkelon Council this week.

Ashkelon Regional Council head Itamar Revivo "Today we started the demolition work, and the rebuilding, of this beautiful and special beach - Zikim Beach, which is one of...