In its annual report, the organization stated that less than five percent of agricultural land remains cultivable, after more than 80 percent of cultivated areas were destroyed by the Israeli war in the Gaza Strip.

It added that around 70 percent of agricultural greenhouses were destroyed, and most wells were damaged. This has made access to water nearly impossible and caused a near-total collapse of the local production system.

The report stressed that Gaza has become entirely dependent on humanitarian aid to meet its food needs, warning that continued restrictions on the entry of agricultural supplies and fuel through border crossings could lead to widespread famine in the coming months.

According to the organization, 90 percent of Gaza’s population cannot access enough food.

It noted that vegetable and grain production has dropped to less than half its level two years ago. Moreover, the fishing sector has suffered severe damage and ongoing restrictions that have hindered normal operations.

The FAO has classified the Gaza Strip as one of the four worst food crises in the world for 2024–2025, alongside Sudan, Yemen, and Afghanistan.

It called for an urgent, multi-sectoral response addressing food security, water, health, and psychosocial support to avert a complete humanitarian collapse in the strip.

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