by Mazin Qumsiyeh October 20, 2009
By Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh * My mother says I should have worn long sleeves for the Palestinian olive trees sometimes do not want to part with their fruits without a bit of resistance. But somehow I feel the few minor scratches are a badge of honor and the least I owe our beloved trees. The [...]
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My Dear Olive Tree Director: Osama Qashoo The Olive branch is universally recognized as a symbol of peace. But, that hasn’t stopped it from being victim of Israeli aggression. In the West Bank and Gaza, the Israeli Army has uprooted nearly half a million trees – some of them dating back to Roman times. What’s [...]
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