Pathways to food insecurity in the context of conflict: the case of the occupied Palestinian territory

• DOI: 10.1186/s13031-022-00470-0
• Publication Date: 2022-07-06T16:02:54Z
• Authors: Tracy Kuo Lin; Rawan Kafri; Weeam Hammoudeh; Suzan Mitwalli; Zeina Jamaluddine; Hala Ghattas; Rita Giacaman; Tiziana Leone
• Keywords: Externality

Conflict reduces availability of production input and income, increases the number days households had to rely on less preferred foods, limits variety foods eaten portion size meals consumed. While existing studies examine impact conflict different food security measures (e.g., Food Consumption Score, Insecurity Experience Scale), relationship between these as well their with political, economic, agricultural factors remain under explored. insecurity may not only be an externality but also deprivation utilized a weapon discourage residency in contested territories or incentivize rebellions.This paper examines association political violence, policies that require permit for passage one's own hometown), economic loss assets, unemployment), shortage water, poor weather conditions), experience dietary diversity setting-that occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). The study employs generalized structural equation models analyze 'Survey socio-economic conditions 2014' dataset compiled by Central Bureau Statistics-which contains representative sample population oPt at governorate locality levels.We find West Bank, residence Area C-administered Israel both civil issues illegal Israeli settlements outposts-is associated higher level hardship (p < 0.01) lower 0.001), compared those living outside C. In Gaza Strip, within one kilometer buffer zone is 0.01), close proximity zone. Concomitantly, approximately one-point reduction measured consumption score 0.01).The results suggest broader socio-political aspects through augmenting hardships are experienced residents. As such, it important address structures order have more sustainable interventions reducing insecurity.