Shelter Construction in Israel
In Israel, due to security concerns, the zoning law has made it mandatory for buildings constructed in recent years to have shelters. This requires shelters to be located in all new buildings and in each apartment. However, older buildings built before the zoning law came into effect do not have these security measures.
The attacks on Gaza that began on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent escalation of tensions with Iran and Hezbollah, have brought to the fore the need to build shelters in old buildings in Israel. In particular, the intensive construction work on old buildings in the Ramat Eshkol neighborhood of Jerusalem is noteworthy.
In this context, the following points stand out:
- Safety Precautions:The addition of shelters to older buildings aims to increase security against possible threats.
- Construction Activities:It is observed that similar construction works are being carried out in many parts of Israel, especially in Jerusalem.
- Local Responses:New construction projects will elicit mixed reactions from locals; some see them as necessary for safety, while others believe they are detrimental to their neighborhoods.
As a result, construction of shelters in Israel continues unabated in order to improve the current security situation. These works stand out as an important measure for both new and old buildings.
