Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

A security fence surrounds Kibbutz Nirim, home to 400 residents, adjacent to the Gaza Strip border. Terror tunnels infiltrating Israel from the Gaza Strip have been discovered in recent hostilities between Israel and Hamas and used for attempted attacks. A 72-hour ceasefire is now in effect.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

An IDF soldier secures the gate to Kibbutz Nirim adjacent to the Gaza Strip border. Terror tunnels infiltrating Israel from the Gaza Strip have been discovered in recent hostilities between Israel and Hamas and used for attempted attacks. Some seventy percent of the 400 Kibbutz residents are now returning to their homes after relocating for over four weeks of escalated hostilities between Israel and Hamas.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

Reinforced structures envelop the children's nurseries in Kibbutz Magen, adjacent to the Gaza Strip border and targeted by Hamas mortars and rockets since 2001.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

Children in the Kibbutz Alumim kindergarden, adjacent to the Gaza Strip border, act out a recently published children's book by kindergarden teacher and social worker, Esther Marcus, entitled 'Color Red', the Hebrew codename for the incoming rockets alarm.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

A stairway leads to the underground fortified Eshkol Regional Council 'War Room' from which the council is administered under the constant threat of mortar and rocket fire from the Hamas controlled Gaza Strip. A 72-hour ceasefire is now in effect between Israel and Hamas in recent hostilities.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

A traditional Jewish Mezuzah is fixed on the reinforced doorway leading into the underground fortified Eshkol Regional Council 'War Room' from which the council is administered under the constant threat of mortar and rocket fire from the Hamas controlled Gaza Strip. A 72-hour ceasefire is now in effect between Israel and Hamas in recent hostilities.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

Some seventy percent of the Kibbutz Nirim 400 residents are now returning to their homes after relocating for over four weeks of escalated hostilities between Israel and Hamas. A 72-hour ceasefire is now in effect.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

IDF soldiers secure Kibbutz Nirim adjacent to the Gaza Strip border. Terror tunnels infiltrating Israel from the Gaza Strip have been discovered in recent hostilities between Israel and Hamas and used for attempted attacks. Some seventy percent of the 400 Kibbutz residents are now returning to their homes after relocating for over four weeks of escalated hostilities between Israel and Hamas.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

Reinforced structures envelop the children's nurseries in Kibbutz Magen, adjacent to the Gaza Strip border and targeted by Hamas mortars and rockets since 2001.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

Children in the Kibbutz Alumim kindergarden, adjacent to the Gaza Strip border, act out a recently published children's book by kindergarden teacher and social worker, Esther Marcus, entitled 'Color Red', the Hebrew codename for the incoming rockets alarm.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

The twisted metal remains of two Qassam rockets that landed near the Eshkol Regional Council Headquarters are displayed in the underground fortified Eshkol Regional Council 'War Room' from which the council is administered under the constant threat of mortar and rocket fire from the Hamas controlled Gaza Strip. A 72-hour ceasefire is now in effect between Israel and Hamas in recent hostilities.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

A road sign indicates the entrance to the Eshkol Regional Council Headquarters. The council administers the lives of some 15,000 residents living adjacent to the Gaza Strip and suffering from fourteen years of Hamas mortar and rocket fire into their villages. A 72-hour ceasefire is now in effect between Israel and Hamas in recent hostilities.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

Some seventy percent of the Kibbutz Nirim 400 residents are now returning to their homes after relocating for over four weeks of escalated hostilities between Israel and Hamas. A 72-hour ceasefire is now in effect.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

Reinforced structures envelop the children's nurseries in Kibbutz Magen, adjacent to the Gaza Strip border and targeted by Hamas mortars and rockets since 2001.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

Reinforced structures envelop the children's nurseries in Kibbutz Magen, adjacent to the Gaza Strip border and targeted by Hamas mortars and rockets since 2001.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

Children in the Kibbutz Alumim kindergarden, adjacent to the Gaza Strip border, act out a recently published children's book by kindergarden teacher and social worker, Esther Marcus, entitled 'Color Red', the Hebrew codename for the incoming rockets alarm.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

NIKI LEVY, Head of Security for the Eshkol Regional Council, constantly carries a handgun like many regional residents. Terror tunnels infiltrating Israel from the Gaza Strip have been discovered in recent hostilities between Israel and Hamas and used for attempted attacks.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

Reinforced structures envelop the children's nurseries in Kibbutz Magen, adjacent to the Gaza Strip border and targeted by Hamas mortars and rockets since 2001.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

Some seventy percent of the Kibbutz Nirim 400 residents are now returning to their homes after relocating for over four weeks of escalated hostilities between Israel and Hamas. A 72-hour ceasefire is now in effect.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

Reinforced structures envelop the children's nurseries in Kibbutz Magen, adjacent to the Gaza Strip border and targeted by Hamas mortars and rockets since 2001.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

Kindergarden teacher, social worker, and now children's book writer, ESTHER MARCUS, has published a book titled 'Color Red', the Hebrew codename for the incoming rockets alarm, in order to ease stress among young Israeli children, growing up with constant threats from the Hamas controlled Gaza Strip.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

Kindergarden teacher, social worker, and now children's book writer, ESTHER MARCUS, has published a book titled 'Color Red', the Hebrew codename for the incoming rockets alarm, in order to ease stress among young Israeli children, growing up with constant threats from the Hamas controlled Gaza Strip.

Israel: Life On The Gaza Border

NIKI LEVY, Head of Security for the Eshkol Regional Council, replies to a call in the underground fortified Eshkol Regional Council 'War Room' from which the council is administered under the constant threat of mortar and rocket fire from the Hamas controlled Gaza Strip. The twisted metal remains of two Qassam rockets that landed nearby are visible in the background.