Ofakim is a city in the Southern District of Israel, 20 kilometers (12.4 mi) west of Beersheba. It achieved municipal status in 1955. It has an area of 10,000 dunams. In 2024 it had a population of 39,893.
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Ofakim was established as a development town in 1955. For many years it was a major textile manufacturing center until outsourcing led to the closure of factories. As a result, Ofakim suffered from poverty and unemployment. Since the 2000s, new businesses have opened, improving the economic outlook.
During the October 7 attacks in 2023, Ofakim was attacked by Hamas militants who infiltrated the city and killed 47 residents.
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Towns around Ofaqim
- Netivot13 km N
- Rahat16 km NE
- Beersheba18 km SE
- Sderot24 km N
- Tel Sheva‘24 km E
- Al Burayj25 km NW
- Gaza25 km NW
- Bayt Ḩānūn26 km N
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