In the shadow of conflict and uncertainty, a new generation is stepping up. Young people from across Israel are moving to the kibbutzim surrounding Gaza, drawn by a desire to restore the land and revive community life. With economic support, wide open spaces, and a strong sense of purpose, they’re breathing life back into a region still in recovery. Even more inspiring: dozens of 18-year-olds have joined the Nahal settlement programs to volunteer on the ground.