Gaza’s Olive Season Ravaged by War for Third Consecutive Year

Gaza’s olive season is suffering a sharp decline for the third year in a row, as Israel’s war devastates the territory’s trees and leaves production facing severe shortages and soaring costs.

Most olive trees have been uprooted or destroyed during the war, stripping the sector of much of its productive base. The damage has sharply reduced what remains available for harvesting.

For the surviving trees, shortages of water and fertiliser are compounding the destruction. With these essential supplies scarce, maintaining olive production has become increasingly difficult.

High production costs are adding further pressure to an already battered season. Together, the loss of trees and the lack of resources leave Gaza’s olive sector struggling to sustain what remains.