Enhancing productivity, income, and food security requires agricultural services and
skill development, especially in vulnerable areas like the Gaza Strip where farmers
constantly confront obstacles. With an emphasis on the mediating function of farmers'
knowledge, this study investigates the connections among household food security,
skill development, and agricultural services. 379 farmers in the Gaza Strip were surveyed
using a quantitative methodology. In order to examine the direct and indirect effects
of agricultural services and skills on food security outcomes, data were gathered
using structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS software. The findings show
that farmers' knowledge and levels of food security are greatly and favorably impacted
by agricultural services. It was discovered that having access to financial support,
technical help, and agricultural inputs improved farmers' ability to provide food
for their families. Additionally, learning agricultural skills helped farmers become
more knowledgeable, which enhanced the results of food security. These results demonstrate
how knowledge acts as a mediator in converting training and services into noticeable
increases in livelihoods. The study comes to the conclusion that two important ways
to improve food security in the Gaza Strip are to invest in skill development and
to boost agricultural services. To optimize the impact on household resilience and
food security, policymakers and development practitioners are urged to create interventions
that include technical assistance, input provision, and capacity-building initiatives.
