Since 2014, farmers in Gaza, especially those near the border with Israel, have faced numerous hardships. Their crops have been sprayed with harmful chemicals from the air, bulldozed by Israeli forces, and the farmers themselves have been targeted by snipers. This area, known for its complex system of fences and surveillance, serves as a military buffer zone.

The Recent Invasion and Its Impact

Since October 2023, things have gotten even worse. Israel's ground invasion has destroyed many of Gaza's orchards and farmland, targeting both crops and farming infrastructure. This report by Forensic Architecture highlights the ongoing damage to Gaza’s vegetation and how it affects the food security and livelihoods of Palestinians.

Image (© Ain Media Gaza) from 2019 of the Abu Suffiyeh family’s thriving olive, pomegranate, and citrus orchards in East Jabaliya, on the eastern perimeter of Gaza.

Satellite image (©️ Planet Labs PBC) from November 2023 shows the growth of the Abu Su...