**Gaza's Farmers Risk All for a Harvest** In the midst of a fragile ceasefire, Gaza's farmers are bravely attempting to revive their ravaged lands. Mohammed al-Slakhy, a resilient farmer, has returned to his family's farm in the Zeitoun area of Gaza City after a devastating two-year conflict. Despite ongoing Israeli attacks and limited resources, Mohammed is determined to restore his farm and bring life back to the barren fields. As he tends to his soil, Mohammed recalls the farm's former glory, where his family produced an abundance of vegetables for the local market and even exported to the West Bank and abroad. However, the war left his farm in shambles, with over three hectares of greenhouses destroyed, irrigation networks, wells, solar power systems, and desalination plants all leveled to the ground. Mohammed's story is not an isolated one. The Gaza Strip's agricultural sector has been decimated, with over 80% of cropland damaged and less than 5% remaining available for cultivation. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that Gaza's farmers have lost millions of dollars in revenue due to the conflict. But it's not just the destruction that's worrying farmers like Mohammed; it's also the Israeli buffer zone, which is expanding and threatens to seize Palestinian agricultural lands. If this buffer zone becomes permanent, Gaza's farmers fear that their lands will be lost forever. In fact, the US-backed "Peace Plan" for Gaza even shows agricultural areas being erased from the map. For Mohammed, accessing his farm is a constant risk. Israeli tanks are mere meters away, and the sound of bullets whizzing by is a constant reminder of the danger he faces. Despite this, he remains determined to restore his farm and bring back the harvest. His story is a testament to the resilience of Gaza's farmers, who risk everything to revive their lands and provide for their families. As Gaza's farmers struggle to rebuild, the international community must acknowledge the devastating impact of the conflict on the agricultural sector. Support for Gaza's farmers, including access to resources and markets, is crucial to reviving the economy and bringing hope to a community that has suffered so greatly.