Bulldozers demolish communal structures in Kibbutz Be’eri damaged in Oct. 7 attack

Bulldozers knock down several buildings in Kibbutz Be’eri as part of an ongoing restoration and rehabilitation plan following the destruction of much of the kibbutz on October 7.

The demolitions, which are scheduled to continue until June 17, are the second phase of the clearing out of damaged structures, the Tekuma Authority says in a statement.

Following the completion of the first phase earlier this year involving damaged private residences, the second phase focuses on communal structures, including the sewing studio, the kibbutz art gallery, and educational facilities, says the Authority, which is the government organ involved with rehabilitating more than 20 communities affected by the onslaught.

The Tekuma Authority, which has a budget of more than NIS 18 billion ($5 billion), says that more 100 new structures will be built in Be’eri before it is ready to be repopulated sometime next year.