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October 17, 2023       Share:    

Source: https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-75-of-israels-produce-is-from-farms-bordering-gaza-1001460283

Israeli Farmers in Gaza Border Region Assess Damage

(Globes) Neta Seroussi - The agricultural losses in the communities bordering Gaza are huge. Amit Yifrach, chairperson of the Israel Farmers Federation, said 75% of the vegetables consumed in Israel come from this area, plus 20% of the fruit, and 6.5% of the milk. There are also chicken runs, cattle farms, and fish farms. Farmers and farmhands were murdered, fields were set on fire, cattle and poultry were left uncared for, and there were also severe problems in the water and power supply. "There is produce, but it's impossible to reach the fields, the army won't allow entry," says Yaron Solomon, head of the economic department of the Farmers Federation.

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