Agricultural Terrorism and Feeding Israel
In this episode of Deep Dive, we sit down with Gilad Skolnick, Regional Director of Advancement for American Friends of Leket Israel, to discuss a little-known aspect of the October 7 attacks: how Hamas targeted Israel’s agricultural sector in an effort to disrupt the nation’s food supply and terrorize farming communities. Gilad explains how farm workers fled the violence, Thai agricultural workers were kidnapped, and crops were left unharvested—creating an urgent food security crisis that received little international attention.
The conversation also highlights the remarkable response of Leket Israel, the country’s largest food rescue organization, which has mobilized hundreds of thousands of volunteers from around the world to harvest crops, reduce food waste, and deliver healthy meals to Israelis in need. We also examine the misinformation surrounding Israel in much of the mainstream media and why understanding these humanitarian efforts matters.
To learn more or get involved, visit the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel at ricoalitionforisrael.org and American Friends of Leket Israel at leket.org.
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