Palestine – Climate Changes Impacts Palestinian Olive Productivity

Olive farmers in Gaza Strip complained about the scarce of their crop this year, and considered it one of the worst seasons they have witnessed. The farmers referred the lack of production climate changes, which affected the olive trees, in addition to the lack of job opportunities and the dispensation of labor during this season by 30%. The farmers said that this would cause an increase in the prices of olive oil inside and outside Gaza Strip, as it’s one of the most important olive oil exporting sources, and expected not to meet the local demand this year.