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Israel's shattered Kibbutz Be'eri tries to find a future

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Kibbutz Be'eri was a strong community, where people lived and operated together as one.

But now, post-7 October , the collective is splintered - psychologically and physically.

Only a few of the survivors have returned to their homes, but can't face overnight stays.

Many, after months in a hotel, are now living in prefabricated buildings on another kib butz 40km away.

Established in 1946 , Be'eri is one of 11 Jewish communities in this region set up before the creation of the state of Israel .

It was known for its left-leaning views, and advocated for peace with the Palestinians .

After the attacks, many residents were moved into a hotel by the Dead Sea - the David Hotel - some 90 minutes' drive away.

Shir Guttentag and her daughters have now moved to new, identical prefabricated homes, paid for by the Israeli government.

Many residents of Be'eri have relied on the support of their neighbours over the past year .

But individual trauma has also tested the community that has historically operated as a collective.

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71

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informal

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English

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35

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