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  Israel’s War Decimated Gaza’s Farmlands and Killed Most of its Livestock The bombing has destroyed agricultural land and poisoned the soil, while Israel’s sweeping blockade has made water scarce for farmers who once provided a third of Gaza’s food needs. Rasha Abou jalal Mar 5 ∙ Guest post Rasha Abou Jalal is an independent reporter based in Deir Al Balah, Gaza and we have been honored to publish her reporting at Drop Site News. Her report today details the perilous situation facing farmers and the agricultural sector in Gaza. Israel’s 16 months of massive bombardment and occupation, combined with an ongoing Israeli blockade on equipment, the import of seeds and livestock, and a water shortage, has largely destroyed an industry that once provided food for nearly a third of the population. We are able to bring you this story, as well as regular, on-the-ground reports from inside Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and elsewhere because of the support of our paid subscribers. We have a c...