Over 95% of the farmland in Gaza lies in a state of disrepair and is considered unusable.
💣 Israeli Attacks are Pushing Gaza Towards Famine 💣
In a distressing revelation, it's been discovered that Israeli aggression on farmlands, wells, and greenhouses is fueling the threat of a future famine in Gaza.
Here's the harsh reality: only about 4.6% of Gaza's cropland remains usable, according to a recent geospatial assessment by the FAO and UNOSAT. This means that over 80% of the entire cropland is either damaged or inaccessible for farmers. That's not all; more than 70% of greenhouses and 82.8% of agricultural wells have experienced damage as well.
📣 FAO Speaks Out 📣
On a grim Monday, the FAO described the situation as "alarming." Why? Destruction of agricultural infrastructure is leading to a sharp decline in food production capacity and raising the specter of famine.
Remember Beth Bechdol, the FAO's deputy director-general? She remarked, "This level of destruction is not just a loss of infrastructure - it's a collapse of Gaza's agrifood system and of lifelines."
❓What's Next?❓
If this situation continues, food insecurity will skyrocket, pushing Gaza's population towards starvation. The destruction of both land and sea-based food production sectors is intentionally targeting the livelihoods and survival of the Gazan people.
As a bystander, it's upsetting to witness this humanitarian crisis unfold. Food scarcity not only threatens the lives of the Gazan population but also sparks economic instability within the region. To help fight this problem, you can raise awareness, donate to relief efforts, or learn more about the situation to stay informed. 🌍💪🏽💭 unhcr.org, oxfam.org, and save the children.org offer resources to help. 💭💪🏽🌍
In light of the ongoing crisis, the FAO is urging international attention towards the deteriorating health-and-wellness and fitness-and-exercise scenarios in Gaza. The destruction of farmlands, greenhouses, and agricultural wells has led to a significant setback in science-based solutions for food production, potentially fueling a health crisis due to malnutrition and lack of access to essential fitness activities. If prompt action isn't taken, the populace of Gaza might face not only an alarming future of food insecurity but also the dismantling of their overall health-and-wellness infrastructure.
