Residents living near the Gaza border are facing a growing threat from packs of stray dogs crossing into Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip. Since October seventh, these packs, sometimes numbering in the dozens, have been seen circling settlements and in some cases attacking residents. Local officials estimate that the number of stray dogs could be in the hundreds or even thousands, creating a sense of fear and insecurity in the affected communities. The phenomenon is widespread, impacting multiple towns and villages along the border, with no clear solution yet in sight.