When wars, pandemics, and trade disruptions shake global markets, one question becomes urgent for every nation: can we feed ourselves? A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers an answer—and a warning.

In other instances, the Israeli military has uprooted Palestinian olive trees. In August 2o25, the Israeli military destroyed 10,000 olive trees during a three-day siege of the West Bank Palestinian village of Al Mughayyir after reports that an Israeli settler had been attacked nearby. Some of the trees were more than a century old.

Israeli agricultural leaders urged the government to reduce imports, highlighting local farmers' challenges amidst the war, at Israel's Fruit Growers Association conference held on Monday. The conference,

It is widely known that Israel’s policies aimed at eradicating olive trees are driven by goals such as making occupation permanent and clearing space for new settlements to be built in future - Anadol

Joshua Loitu Mollel, was an agricultural student from Tanzania who came to Kibbutz Nahal Oz just weeks before the October 7 massacre, when he was killed and his body abducted to Gaza.

Joshua Mollel, a Tanzanian intern at Kibbutz Nahal Oz, was tragically killed in the Hamas attack. Friends remember him as brave and hopeful.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar shared Israel's perspective and views on developments in West Asia and the Gulf. EAM expressed India's support for the Gaza Peace Plan, welcomed the return of hostages and expressed hope that the Peace Plan paves the way for a durable and lasting solution.

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar concluded his inaugural visit to India, engaging in discussions on key bilateral areas including security, agriculture, and technology. Both nations pledged a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism and exchanged insights on regional developments.