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BBC News July 10, 2026

Gaza Food Crisis

The war in Gaza has made it hard for people to get food. Many gardens are now growing their own food. A small seed bank is helping farmers. The seed bank is like a bank for seeds. It helps farmers have seeds to plant.

The Gaza Strip is closed, and it's hard to get seeds. Some seeds are gone, and some are almost gone. The seed bank helps keep the seeds safe. It helps farmers grow their own food. Salama and his daughter started the seed bank in 2017. They collect local seeds and give them to farmers.

The war made many people in Gaza start farming. They farm next to their tents, in their gardens, or on their rooftops. The seed bank is a small help, but it's not enough. The International Committee of the Red Cross says the situation is not good. Farmers in Gaza have a hard time because they don't have enough space, and the soil is poor. They also can't get the things they need to farm, like seeds and fertilizer. Despite these problems, Salama and his daughter's work is helping, and farmers in Gaza have some options.

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