Gaza farmer returns to the grapevines he couldn’t bear to abandon
Summary
Khaled Abu Madeen, a grape farmer in Gaza, resumed working on his vineyard after nearly three years of war that forced him to leave. Despite dangers and destruction during the conflict, he stayed close to his land and returned to rebuild and harvest the grapevines his family had cared for over generations.Key Facts
- Khaled is a 50-year-old farmer in Sheikh Ijlin, Gaza City, who grows grapes and figs.
- His family has farmed this land for generations, passing it down from his grandfather and father.
- War broke out in October 2023, causing severe damage to northern Gaza including his farmland.
- Khaled’s wife and children were evacuated to Italy, but he stayed to protect his vineyards and care for his elderly mother.
- He was eventually forced to leave Gaza City due to Israeli military threats and moved to Deir el-Balah in central Gaza.
- Despite injuries to a worker from Israeli gunfire during attempts to check the fields, Khaled remained determined to return.
- Resuming his farming work marks a restoration of both his land and personal hope after years of conflict.
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