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98.5% of Gaza Farmland Damaged, Farmers Struggle to Survive

12/10/2025

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Amro Abu Rabee, a farmer displaced in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, lost his farm to Israeli bombardments.
Since October 2025, Amro cannot return home because his land lies beyond the "yellow line" and remains occupied.
He plants crops in a makeshift camp, but the efforts barely meet their daily needs.
The United Nations reports that 98.5% of Gaza's farmland is damaged or inaccessible, raising concerns about food insecurity.

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Story summary

Amro Abu Rabee, a farmer displaced in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, lost his farm to Israeli bombardments.
Since October 2025, Amro cannot return home because his land lies beyond the "yellow line" and remains occupied.
He plants crops in a makeshift camp, but the efforts barely meet their daily needs.
The United Nations reports that 98.5% of Gaza's farmland is damaged or inaccessible, raising concerns about food insecurity.