Abdul Hakim Al-Wa'ar

Abdul Hakim Al-Wa'ar is the Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in the Near East and North Africa. His recent statements highlighted the devastating impact of the ongoing Israeli conflict on agriculture in Gaza, revealing that only 4.6% of the territory remains arable. He emphasized the challenges faced by the FAO in delivering essential agricultural supplies to the region and the organization's commitment to support Gazan farmers in enhancing food security amid the crisis.