Palestine was self sufficient country as a whole, in terms of vegetables, eggs, dairy and olive oil, prior to the genocide. Direct target and desctruction of agricultrual areas in Northern Gaza have been bulldozed and destroyed. The land is considered unsuitable for agriculture.
The largest impact of the recent Israeli occupation aggression on the agricultural sector in Gaza Strip was the leveling of horticultural trees, especially olive trees, where the area of olive trees constitutes 63% of the total area cultivated with horticultural trees in Gaza Strip.
The Olive Tree has been a symbol of Palestinian identity for centuries, and the annual olive harvest is not only vital for economic survival but also for maintaining the cultural heritage of the region. The West Bank , which holds 80% of the olive groves, is the main friction point for Israeli settlement. Palestenian farmers have faced assault, crop theft, vandalism and uprooting of trees. These actions disrupt not just the immediate harvest but also long-term sustainability, as it takes years for an olive tree to mature. OCHA reports that the Israeli military have taken over the farmers olive oil tools, one of the many forms of occupation
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Annhilation of livestock: A report from The Guardian cites that Palestenian displaced farmers have lost their livestock either due to lack of fodder or killed by Israel military shelling.
The Ceasefire Deal:
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