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Work begins on new Sderot amphitheater amid efforts to rehabilitate Gaza border area
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleSue Surkes is The Times of Israel's environment reporter
An architect's illustration of the new 5,000-seat amphitheater being built in the southern city of Sderot. (Sderot Municipality)
The Tekuma Directorate tasked with rehabilitating the Gaza border area in the wake of the deadly October 7, 2023 Hamas invasion, announces that work has begun on a new amphitheater at a cost of NIS 30 million ($10 million).
Built on a 20-dunam (five-acre) site, the venue, due to open in January, will host live performances, festivals, municipal ceremonies, and community events.
The amphitheater will seat 2,000 and has lawn space for an additional 3,000.
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