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)