As the reconstruction process in Gaza faces delays, Ibrahim al-Dabba, a long-time beekeeper,…

As the reconstruction process in Gaza faces delays, Ibrahim al-Dabba, a long-time beekeeper, is attempting to revive the lost beekeeping industry by maintaining hives on rooftops amidst the city's destruction. Despite the ceasefire, normalcy has not returned; al-Dabba and his sons regularly check the hives they have moved to the roof of a house in Tel al-Hawa, wearing protective veils and using metal smokers. Under the shadows of ruined buildings, they meticulously inspect each brood frame. Al-Dabba notes that the beekeeping culture in the region has nearly vanished since the conflicts began in October 2023, sharing details about pre-war production capacity and the losses incurred.