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Palestinian Olives

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

by Haitham Sabbah December 12, 2008

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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Palestine: Seed of extinct date palm sprouts after 2,000 years

by Haitham Sabbah November 9, 2007

The 2,000 years old seed was discovered in Occupied Palestine near the Dead Sea. Its age has been confirmed by carbon dating. Like any other Palestinian stolen historical pieces, the seed was planted on Jan. 25 in a black pot in one of the Israeli kibbutz’s, southern Naqab desert (Israel now call that part Arava [...]

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Fireplace: Date Palm Style

by Haitham Sabbah January 11, 2007

I know it is cold out there. In fact, this is one of the coldest years over here in Bahrain. Anyway, here is a new idea to get you warm. This invention won the prize for “Best Dumbass Idea of the Year.” It is called “Date Palm Fireplace”: Click image to enlarge! As you can [...]

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