Sderot

Population in Gaza border region surpasses pre-Oct. 7 levels, data show

Over 65,000 people now live in Israel’s Gaza border region, surpassing pre-October 7 figures, as communities rebuild and new residents arrive.

 Protesters in Sderot gather for the 'Gaza March,' May 14, 2024
Heads of the Gaza border communities' municipal councils protesting outside the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, December 4, 2025.

'Gov't continues to abandon us': Gaza border community heads protest funding cuts in Jerusalem

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Capitol Hill in July. Once again, the Americans try to redraw and impose unrealistic solutions on a map, while refusing to climb the hill and look at the terrain, the writer charges.

Palestinian state will be platform for Hamas, providing exactly what they need - opinion

Inauguration of Israir Call Center in Sderot.

Not leaving Sderot: Israir strengthens the south


In Jerusalem, a unique hotel offers respite for women who have experienced stillbirth

Although stillbirth is only officially recognized by Israeli authorities from 22 weeks of pregnancy, the center allows women to come as early as 20 weeks and up to four months after birth.

 A woman looks out the window at the Yirmiyahu33 complex, home to Israel's first hotel for women and couples who have experienced stillbirth.

Defense Ministry signs order to purchase munition fuzes from Sderot company

CEO of the ministry Maj.-Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir signed the acquisition order. 

Israel Air Force F-15i Ra'am fly at a Graduation ceremony for Israeli Air Force soldiers who have completed the IAF Flight Course, at the Hatzerim Air Base in the Negev desert. June 28, 2016.

Rashi Foundation CEO: 'We need to focus on renewed growth'

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi, Rashi CEO Michal Cohen, and photojournalist Chen Schimmel discuss rebuilding hope.

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi, Rashi Foundation CEO Michal Cohen, and photojournalist Chen Schimmel at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference 2024.

IDF considering altering 'Red Alert' system in Gaza border communities

Some residents fear infiltration and rush to find a place to hide in their houses rather than seeking shelter in a safe place to protect themselves against rocket fire.

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Sderot, southern Israel. October 8, 2023.

Mayor of Sderot: 'The leadership of the country abandoned us for years'

The mayor of Sderot criticizes Defense Minister Gallant on 103FM radio for his harsh comments against the prime minister and discusses residents living amidst rocket fire.

 Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi speaks at a conference of the Israeli newspaper "Makor Rishon", in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, March 19, 2024.

Car factory in Sderot and BMW: car legends that almost came true

Foreign cars like American, British, French, and Japanese models were assembled in the country, but disappointments occurred, such as the German manufacturer with two local factories that failed.


'You are tools,' Levinson urges local municipality leaders to stop supporting PM Netanyahu

Journalist Chaim Levinson urges local leaders, especially Sderot's mayor, to withdraw support for Prime Minister Netanyahu due to ongoing security concerns.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a ceremony on the eve of Israeli Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers, at "Yad Lebanim" in Jerusalem on May 12, 2024  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during Israeli Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers, in Jerusalem, on May 12, 2024

Protesters call for Jewish settlement of Gaza during Sderot march

Organizers stated that thousands participated in the march, which will be followed by a rally for "coming home."

 Protesters in Sderot gather for the 'Gaza March,' May 14, 2024

'We're left behind': Sderot mother shields children during Hamas rocket fire

Gilat, a resident of Sderot, shielded her baby and two daughters under her as sirens blared in the southern city.

 Israeli soldiers standing near a graffiti at the site of the Old Sderot Police Station that was attacked by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, March 11, 2024.

As defense chiefs confront Netanyahu over Gaza's 'day after,' three IDF divisions back in Gaza

The IDF said it had attacked over 150 targets on Saturday-Sunday, including using a wide range of air and artillery power, a heavy increase in the use of more destructive Israeli war machines.

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. April 18, 2024.