The losses of the occupying state continue due to the ongoing war of the Al-Aqsa Deluge, as the fires in the occupied north, under the weight of Lebanese Katyusha barrages, have inflicted heavy losses on farmers in the fruit, wine, and honey sectors.

Sagiv Burim, director of the Galilee Development Company, told the Jerusalem Post that hundreds of hectares of apple, pear, and wine grape orchards have burned due to the recent barrages.

The newspaper reported that the increasing heat and drought during the summer months make the farms more susceptible to ignition from any sparks caused by the rockets, which was not common during the winter.

Burim added that he has not been able to quantify the extent of the damaged land yet due to the difficult situation, but the destroyed farms fill the horizon for anyone looking in the area.

Burim explained that the damage will be long-term as new trees need four years to produce fruit, which means a continuing crop crisis in fruits and wines for years even after the war ends.

Doram Livni, head of the Israeli Beekeepers Association, said it is likely that dozens of beehives were destroyed during the fires resulting from the recent barrages, adding that the losses may exceed expectations.

Livni explained that the fires affected the flowers on which the bees feed, meaning a shortage of resources for the coming period, while the solution will involve feeding the bees with supplements that will negatively impact honey quality.

Burim noted that the situation for farmers is dire while anger dominates them without any ability to effect change.