Israeli government evacuated more than 65,000 people from the “Gaza envelope” area under emergency regulations. The Israeli government had taken a quick decision to evacuate all residents of the 25 kibbutzim and settlements adjacent to the Gaza Strip.
A government plan was prepared and cost tens of millions of shekels, but it was shelved. The cost of a family of 6 people staying in a hotel room amounted to approximately $12,000 per month, while a family with two children received $4,800 per month.