Story lead and maps for a visual story about a farmer from Khan Yunis
How has the Israel-Hamas war impacted agriculture in the Gaza Strip? Saied Hijazi, a farmer from the southern coastal area, takes the reader on a tour of his farm. Israeli tanks and bulldozers have devastated fields, explosions have shredded greenhouses, plants have withered, and farm animals have died. Amidst this destruction, and despite the ongoing war, Hijazi has already begun rebuilding.
Combining on-the-ground reporting and satellite data, this story highlights the destruction of farmland, greenhouses, and agricultural infrastructure. It also examines the broader implications for food security and the uncertain future of agriculture in the region.