Resilience Index report showcases ongoing trauma among Western Negev residents one year post-war
Dudi Gabay, chairman of the "New Land": "It is crucial to listen closely to the needs of the residents and implement actions on the ground.”
A year after the October 7 massacre and the start of the war, a new Resilience Index report by New Land Now, Indicate Research and Strategy, and Tel Aviv University reveals deep, ongoing trauma and instability among Western Negev residents.Indicate, specializing in in-depth research and social monitoring across diverse Israeli communities, utilized advanced data analysis and online discourse monitoring to reveal that 60% of residents are experiencing moderate to high levels of anxiety and depression, with half displaying significant post-traumatic stress symptoms.
David Gabay, chairman of New Land Now and resident of Kibbutz Re’im, emphasized the need for grassroots-driven recovery: “All rehabilitation and development efforts in the Western Negev must occur bottom-up, led by the people. Listening to residents and taking decisive action on their needs is essential.”The findings highlight an increasing distrust in the government, particularly in Bedouin communities, where national resilience is reported to be critically low.
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