Residents from Gaza border communities will not be allowed to return at the moment, according to an announcement on Tuesday made by the Shaar HaNegev Regional Council.
"Any return of residents, if and when permitted by the Defense Ministry will be conducted gradually, each settlement at its own pace," Adi Meiri, the Shaar HaNegev Council spokeswoman said. "All Shaar HaNegev settlements, in all evacuation centers, continue to operate according to the agreements established today until further official notice from the council."