The list is extensive, but possibly incomplete as additional areas are included as Hamas strikes deeper into Israel.

Ofakim, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Beersheva, Gadera, Gan Yavne, Gan HaDrom, Lahavim, Be’er Tuvia Regional Council, Eshkol Regional Council, Bnei Shimon Regional Council, Chof Ashkelon Regional Council, Merchavim Regional Council, Yoav Regional Council, Lachish Regional Council, S’dot Negev Regional Council, Sapir Regional Council, Shar HaNegev Regional Council, Netivot, Omer, Kiryat Gat, Rahat, Sderot – all communities within the 40km (24 miles) ‘special zone’ from the Gaza border.

Education Ministry hotline information number is: 1-800-250-025.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)