Gaza's olive harvest disrupted again
After the Israeli war destruction in Gaza, around 90% of the olive cultivation area was destroyed, leading to a significant decline in production and a sharp rise in the prices of olives and olive oil. The price of a kilogram of green olives increased to 40 shekels (approximately $13), while black olives reached about 60 shekels (around $20). Additionally, the price of a 20-liter tin of olive oil exceeded 1,000 shekels (about $330). The bombing and bulldozing operations have restricted cultivated lands, reducing the number of olive trees from nearly two million to 150,000, and olive oil production from 5,000 tons to 700 tons. The number of oil presses and farmers has also decreased significantly, reflecting the severe damage inflicted on Gaza’s agricultural sector.
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