economy
On scraps of land and under constant threat, Gaza farmers struggle to survive
Efforts to rebuild domestic food production face severe challenges and have come at deadly cost
TL;DR
- Gazan farmers are cultivating small plots of land due to severe shortages and the destruction of greenhouses.
- Farming is a dangerous activity, with farmers facing threats and casualties from Israeli forces.
- The Abu Rabee family has successfully re-cultivated a bulldozed orchard, producing thousands of seedlings and transforming local food prices.
- Much of Gaza's arable land is inaccessible or under Israeli military occupation, limiting agricultural recovery.
- Domestic food production is considered crucial for Gaza's food security, complementing aid and commercial deliveries.