Israeli Attacks Destroy 22% of Lebanon's Agricultural Land, Ministry Reports

Beirut. According to Lebanon's Ministry of Agriculture, continuous Israeli attacks have destroyed approximately 46,479 hectares of agricultural land, which constitutes 22 percent of the country's total arable area.

Most of the damage is concentrated in Lebanon's main agricultural regions, the South and Nabatieh provinces, where 44,297 hectares have been affected, with only 2,181 hectares impacted in other areas, the ministry stated.

Fruit and olive trees, greenhouses, and small and medium-sized farms have been the most affected. Of the 15,025 farmers in the affected areas, 76.6 percent have been displaced. Experts warn that such large-scale displacement increases risks to agricultural production continuity and food security.

The ministry has announced a response plan focused on direct support for farmers. This includes protecting livestock, ensuring the food supply chain, market support, strengthening price monitoring, and coordinating with relevant bodies for continuous needs assessment.

In addition, emergency measures completed in cooperation with the Lebanese Army include providing assistance to 1,512 farmers, offering shelter to nearly 2,000 families, and relocating 820 beehives to safer locations.