Israeli military actions have drastically reduced Palestinian access to suitable cropland in Gaza, now down to 1.5%, impacting food security for 2 million people. Agriculture, which previously made up 10% of Gaza's economy, is facing collapse due to the targeting of farmland under an ongoing blockade. As of late July 2025, 86% of farmland has been damaged, leading to an impending famine. The FAO urges immediate humanitarian access and support to restore food production and uphold the right to food as a basic human right.
Israel's actions have left starving Palestinians with access to only 1.5% of cropland suitable for cultivation, severely impacting agricultural production in Gaza.
Before the conflict, agriculture contributed to 10% of Gaza's economy, supporting over 560,000 people, a quarter of its population, highlighting its importance to local livelihoods.
As of July 2025, almost 13,000 hectares of farmland in Gaza have been damaged, reflecting a significant decline in accessible and productive agricultural land.
FAO emphasizes the urgent need for humanitarian access and support to restore local food production, asserting that the right to food is a fundamental human right.
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