Ofakim Residents Remain Traumatized Three Years After October 7 Hamas Attack

Three years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas offensive that killed 48 residents of Ofakim, survivors report persistent psychological trauma and fear, with one resident expressing ongoing terror of a repeat attack. The report highlights the long-term humanitarian and mental health impact on Israeli border communities, though it is a single-source anecdotal account rather than a systematic assessment.