"The Israeli war has completely devastated Gaza's agricultural sector, leaving approximately 90 percent of farmland unusable due to bombing, bulldozing, or seizure."
"Intense bombardment leads to soil contamination with toxic chemicals from explosive remnants, such as lead, mercury, copper, and chromium, which are toxic for plants."
"Of the land outside Israeli control, only 5 percent remains suitable for cultivation, and production is falling far short of meeting the population's needs."
"The widespread destruction of agricultural infrastructure includes over 1,100 wells and 450,000 linear meters of irrigation networks, along with approximately 12,500 greenhouses."
Before the war, Gaza's agricultural sector thrived, producing 25 varieties of fruits and vegetables and employing nearly 560,000 people. The war has destroyed approximately 90% of farmland, with only 5% remaining suitable for cultivation. Soil contamination from heavy metals due to bombardment hinders plant growth. The destruction of agricultural infrastructure, including wells and greenhouses, further exacerbates the crisis. Restrictions on essential farming inputs continue to impede recovery efforts, leading to a significant shortfall in food production for the population.
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