Agricultural land and related facilities availability in the Gaza Strip as of 15 October 2025

15 October 2025

Using multi-source satellite imagery and baseline agricultural data, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT), conducted an assessment of agricultural land and related facilities availability in the Gaza Strip following the recent conflict escalation. The analysis identified areas not damaged and not subject to access restrictions, integrating results from assessments of cropland, greenhouses, agricultural wells, and infrastructure. Accessibility was determined by excluding areas with confirmed military presence as of 15 October 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of the agricultural areas and facilities that remain available for use.

Key messages

1. Following the entry into force of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, 36.8 percent (5 542 ha) of cropland is accessible, but only 4.0 percent (601 ha) is both not damaged and accessible.

2. A total of 20.5 percent (266.7 ha) of greenhouse area is not damaged, with 17.3 percent (225.5 ha) remaining accessible.

3. Of the 2 261 agricultural wells in the Gaza Strip, 301 wells (13.3 percent) are not damaged, and only 195 wells (8.6 percent) are accessible. Among 5 153 agricultural infrastructures mapped, 723 units (14.0 percent) are not damaged, but only 371 units (7.2 percent) are accessible.

4. North Gaza, Gaza and Rafah are the most affected governorates in terms of availability, with Rafah having the highest rate of inaccessibility. In North Gaza and Gaza governorates, accessibility has increased since the ceasefire, but damage is severe