A week ago, the "Takuma" Committee was established, with Brigadier General Moshe Adri at its helm. Concurrently, General Adri serves as the head of the Atomic Energy Committee. The primary objective of this newly formed committee is to coordinate and strategize the rehabilitation and treatment efforts for evacuees and the areas surrounding Gaza affected by the recent Hamas terrorist attack.

The process of establishing an organized committee and administration is typically a labor-intensive endeavor. However, time is of the essence in the case of Takuma. There are tens of thousands of evacuees currently residing in hotels, and it is imperative to act swiftly, ensuring they are not kept there for an extended period. Takuma recognizes the need to address both the immediate day-to-day needs of the evacuees and the medium-term considerations that will arise once the conflict concludes. This forward-thinking approach is central to the committee's current efforts.

מנהלת תקומה שהוקמה בהתאם לאישרור ההחלטה בממשלה פועלת בימים אלה ללא לאות לטובת מפוני יישובי העוטף. לערוץ 7 נודע כי ראשי מנהלת תקומה נועדו עם בכירי מנהלת תנופה שהוקמה בתקופת ההתנתקות לאחר פינוי גוש קטיף בו פונו 21 ישובים ובהם 8600 תושבים.

במסגרת היוועצות, נועדו בכירי מנהלת תקומה… pic.twitter.com/NnboX7ttIU

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In discussions held by the committee's leader with local authorities and communities in the vicinity, a prevailing sense of insecurity was palpable due to the recent security breach. Many residents expressed their reluctance to return to their homes if they are still forced to build bomb shelters. In other words, the civilians who suffered from Hamas refuse to continue living by their side. Consequently, Tekuma has set forth several objectives: ensuring no communities are left uninhabited, expanding existing localities, and implementing essential wartime procedures tailored to the circumstances, including the creation of secure routes and proper regulations.

The committee, which received an initial allocation of one billion shekels upon its establishment, has already disbursed initial grants to 22 localities. Additionally, they have appointed 50 "Tekuma coordinators" who collaborate with government authorities to address immediate needs and provide rapid solutions. Notably, most of these coordinators are residents of the surrounding Gaza area. Furthermore, each council has a Tekuma coordinator responsible for handling specific privacy concerns arising from the region and ensuring their resolution.

In Kibbutz Be’eri, one of the most gruesome sites of the Hamas massacre, IDF Col. Golan Vachs states that he personally carried the body of a beheaded infant, murdered by Hamas. 💔 pic.twitter.com/NPme0apQgC

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Takuma emphasizes that no family will be compelled to return to the Gaza Strip. Families disinterested in doing so will receive individualized responses, including compensation for the value of their homes.

Leaders at Takuma estimate that the budget required for the reconstruction of the surrounding area will amount to several billion shekels. They emphasize their collaborative efforts with all government ministries in this endeavor. Within 45 days, a detailed work plan for 2024 will be submitted, followed by the publication of a multi-year plan for 2028.