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Defense Ministry begins work on kindergarten shelters near Gaza

The Defense Ministry began work on shelters in kindergartens in towns near the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, starting with a shelter in a kindergarten in Gvar'am.

As part of the work, the Defense Ministry will strengthen existing shelters in 33 kindergartens in 17 towns in the area. The work will include fixing concrete that was damaged during Operation Guardian of the Walls.