A team at the Al Qarara Seed Bank in Deir el-Balah is rebuilding its stocks of indigenous heirloom seeds that were destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war that began in October 2023. The seeds are stored and documented in plastic tubs to help revive Gaza’s farming sector and preserve agricultural heritage.
WHO:Al Qarara Seed Bank team
WHAT:Rebuilding and restocking indigenous heirloom seeds after wartime destruction
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 2:47 AM ET
WHERE:Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip
WHY:Heirloom seeds were destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war, and the seed bank is rebuilding stocks to help revive Gaza’s devastated farming sector and preserve agricultural heritage.
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