"Affected communities will not only be rehabilitated but will flourish and thrive more than ever before," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. The Israeli government has approved a framework for the rehabilitation and development of southern areas impacted by the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. The rehabilitation efforts will focus on building essential infrastructure, establishing rehabilitation systems, and fostering regional development. The primary goal is to restore independence, promote recovery, and strengthen communities that fall outside the Tekuma region. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich highlighted the importance of the government's commitment to the southern region and the allocation of funds for development and projects to benefit the settlements and cities.