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FAO Reports Gaza’s Undamaged Farmland Drops to 448 Hectares

8/19/2026

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FAO reported 448 hectares of Gaza farmland were accessible and undamaged on 24 June 2026.
FAO said 4,091 hectares (27% of cropland) are reachable and 3,643 hectares are damaged.
Accessible undamaged land fell from 601 hectares in Oct 2025 to 448 hectares in Jun 2026.
Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis lost the most farmland.
FAO Director Rein Paulsen warned the expanding ‘Yellow Line’ restricts farmer movement, the main cause of the decline.

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FAO reported 448 hectares of Gaza farmland were accessible and undamaged on 24 June 2026.
FAO said 4,091 hectares (27% of cropland) are reachable and 3,643 hectares are damaged.
Accessible undamaged land fell from 601 hectares in Oct 2025 to 448 hectares in Jun 2026.
Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis lost the most farmland.
FAO Director Rein Paulsen warned the expanding ‘Yellow Line’ restricts farmer movement, the main cause of the decline.