Sdot Negev - Fundraising project

Unite for the Revival of Sdot Negev's Radiance!

On the 7th of October, Hamas terrorists attacked many communities in the Gaza region, they broke into houses, slaughtered families, kidnapped children, and soldiers and committed atrocities that in our worst nightmares, none of us could have anticipated. One of the most affected areas is the Sdot Negev Regional Council. We are now trying to restore the daily routine of the residents whose sense of security simply collapsed due to the horrific events that took place. The council seeks to urgently replenish and equip the communities and residents with means of protection and emergency equipment, to ensure that they can restore security and be prepared for whatever may come next.

The purpose of this fundraising is to provide essential resources to the council's residents, ensuring their protection, support, and resilience during these challenging times.

By utilizing the donated funds, the Council can procure security and emergency equipment not covered by government funding, including:

Security and Protection: During the attack, we were understood how critical the civilian rapid response team is and the ability of the community to deal with terrorist infiltrations independently. We will invest in essential equipment, including armored patrol cars, helmets, bulletproof vests, generators, and first aid supplies.
Evacuation and Accommodation of Residents: The state currently subsidizes full evacuation for only two "front-line" communities, despite the need for a complete evacuation of all 16 communities. Our goal is to provide lodging for approximately 8,000 residents for a period of three months.
Emergency Education: Given the expected duration of the conflict, it is crucial to prepare for a sustained routine, including remote learning solutions. We plan to provide tablets, laptops, and learning solutions, especially tailored for children with special needs.

Donation amount and schedule:

Currently, the total amount required is 32 million NIS. So far, we have received approval for donations of approximately 8 million NIS courtesy of some of the Jewish Federations from North and Central America, The Jewish National Fund (“JNF”) and other private donors.

The equipment purchases have already begun and will continue under the personal supervision of the mayor of the council. We aim to reach the recruitment goal by the end of December.

Donation method:

The donation can be made directly through the council association, approved by the Israeli tax authority (§46).
For donations from the USA, the association is registered with the UIA, which allows tax credits with the American Internal Revenue Service.
Details of the Association: “Mattnas Sdot Negev”, Association Registration # 580370781.

Bank details:

Bank name: Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M, Branch: Netivot 790
Address: 5 Baalei Hamelakha ST. Netivot

SWIFT: LUMIILITXXX

IBAN: IL780107900000078050022

For your convenience, you can make a donation through the council's donation page using a credit card.

For more information, please contact:

Avishai Trabelsi +972-528899444, donations@sdotnegev.org.il

About Sdot Negev Regional Council:

The Sdot Negev Regional Council was established in 1951 in the northwest of the Negev. The Regional Council implements, the values of Zionism and the development of the State of Israel: a shared and harmonious life with citizens from all Israel's diasporas. The range of employment in Sdot Negev is diverse – advanced agriculture alongside commercial complexes and many other industries. The expansion of the current communities and the establishment of new communities while strengthening the security of the State and its residents are our central values.

The Sdot Negev Regional Council is steadily expanding. Today, approximately 11,600 residents live in 16 communities. Since its establishment, the council has grown and expanded, and today is in an astonishing construction boom:
The establishment of a new community – Hanun (temporary name) was approved, which will accommodate about 500 families and the properties will be on the market in about a year. Meanwhile, about 1,300 new housing units are being built as part of the old community’s expansion plan.

Our new reality post October 7th:

Despite extensive technological measures and investments,Israel defence mechanisms in the Gaza Strip have failed, much to our dismay. The military, the intelligence units and the border all fell short. Residents had always believed that our border was impervious to infiltration, and while occasional breaches occurred, they were considered manageable. Our reality was complex but tolerable.

After that horrific morning, our collective sense of personal security as a country was damaged, but for the residents of our communities it was destroyed. For many long hours, residents had to hold off hundreds of terrorists, without any assistance from the military or the police.
The Hamas terrorists infiltrated the communities and burned, demolished, and murdered everything in their path. Women, whose husbands fiercely guard the community as members of the civilian rapid response team, held on to the door handle of their panic rooms for dear life. Their crying children, next to them, begging for the shootings and banging on the panic room door to cease. This continued hour after hour after hour. But there was no help in sight…
The profound sense of fear and the unsettling realization that help is nowhere to be found, evoke emotions among the residents that surpass any we have experienced, even in the most tragic events and throughout all of Israel's wars. These atrocities are a haunting reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust, and we deeply mourn the loss of our elderly residents who, having survived the death camps, fell victim to these dreadful terrorist attacks.