Gaza Grapes Face Major Losses
Since the beginning of 2023, the grape cultivation sector in the Gaza Strip has suffered significant financial and on-the-ground losses due to the destructive war targeting agricultural lands. Direct losses amounted to approximately $6.27 million. About 5,824 dunams out of 6,500 dunams planted have been cleared, and 250,000 grape vines destroyed, leading to a reduction in expected production to around 500 tons, compared to 8,000 tons before the war. There is a shortage of up to 93% in meeting the local market demand. This sector is a main source of income for thousands of families, and its destruction threatens both the food security and economic stability of farmers in the region.
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