The major agricultural products are strawberries, citrus, dates, olives,
flowers, and various vegetables. Pollution and high demand for water have
reduced the productive capacity of farms in the Gaza Strip. Small-scale
industries include the production of plastics, construction materials,
textiles, furniture, pottery, tiles, copperware, and carpets. Since the Oslo
Accords, thousands of residents have been employed in government ministries and
security services, UNRWA and international organizations. Minor industries
include textiles and food processing. A variety of wares are sold in Gaza's
street bazaars, including
