Farmers in Gaza risk Israeli bullets to bring their fields back to life

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Abdallah Al-NaamiFebruary 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Farmers in Gaza risk Israeli bullets to bring their fields back to life

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Following a ceasefire in October 2025, Gazan farmer Mohammed al-Slakhy and his family returned to their land in the Zeitoun area to rebuild after over two years of war. They cleared rubble and planted crops, but face ongoing risks from nearby Israeli military presence. Israeli tanks and gunfire are common, making farming a life-threatening activity. Before the war, al-Slakhy's farm produced significant quantities of vegetables, but now his greenhouses, irrigation systems, wells, and power systems are destroyed. A UN report from July 2025 stated that over 80% of cropland in Gaza was damaged, with less than 5% available for cultivation, and these losses continue despite the ceasefire.

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gaza strip 90% gaza farmers 90% israeli military 80% crop damage 70% agricultural lands 70% rebuilding 60% ceasefire 60% israeli tanks 50% food security 50% agriculture 40%

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Gaza Strip

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