Olive Tree

Violence, theft during olive harvest must be publicly, explicitly condemned - editorial

Giving religious sanction to taking another person’s livelihood carries consequences for the farmer, for those encouraged to take his crop, and for the society that allows it.

JEWISH EXTREMISTS stand next to a fire amid clashes with Palestinians during olive harvest in Abu Falah near Ramallah in the West Bank, on October 16, 2026.
Masked extremist Jewish settlers clash with Palestinians during the annual olive harvest in the village of Abu Falah, near Ramallah in the West Bank, where several people, including American photojournalist Heidi Levine, were injured in an attack by Israeli settlers, October 16, 2026.

Israel frees from custody almost all suspects in two settler attacks, puts them under house arrest

Palestinians, along with Jewish and international peace activists, take part in the olive harvest in the town of Idhna, west of Hebron in the West Bank, October 13, 2026.

West Bank Palestinian farmers face attacks, olive theft from settlers as violence continues

Israeli security forces and armed settlers evacuate activists from the area of olive tree plantation in Idna village near Hebron, on October 13, 2026.

IDF, Shin Bet arrest 10 suspects connected to attack on US journalist, EU diplomats in West Bank


'Not forgotten': US envoy Huckabee, Yarden Bibas dedicate tree to murdered Bibas family

"The sacrifice that your family made for the people of Israel is one that obviously is not being forgotten," Huckabee told Yarden and Ofri during the dedication. 

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and former Gaza hostage Yarden Bibas at the My Tree in Israel event in Moshav HaYogev. July 9, 2026.

Jordan’s ancient Mehras olive variety makes UNESCO heritage list

Jordan's Mehras olive tree, known for its drought resistance and high oil yield of up to 30%, is an ancient variety with centuries-old traits, making it one of the world’s most productive olives.

A general view shows the olive farms in Irbid city, north of Amman November 18, 2014.

Security forces block left-wing activists' entry into West Bank for Palestinian olive harvest

In a brief but disruptive demonstration, the protesters exited the buses and blocked the main road through the Shomron Junction, creating a safety hazard by impeding traffic.

The damage caused from an attack by Jewish settlers on olive groves in Burin, near the West Bank city of Nablus, June 18, 2024.

Hiking the Holy Land: When olives disappear

The olive tree is such a fitting symbol for the Jewish people and our uncanny ability to survive, to come back, to bear fruit again, even after seasons of scarcity.

IN SEVERAL PLACES throughout the ‘Tanach,’ Israel is likened to an olive tree.

US teen deported, Israeli rabbi wounded as tensions mount for Jewish activists in West Bank

Leila Stillman-Utterback, a Vermont native, was deported and banned from Israel after joining a Palestinian olive harvest, highlighting tensions between the Israeli government and Jewish activists.

Leila Stillman-Utterback gathers olives during a harvest in the West Bank in the fall of 2025.

My Tree in Israel: An affordable initiative for Israel support

To help the farmers, My Tree in Israel intensified its adoption program. For $275 a year, people can adopt a tree, a grapevine, or a whisky cask, and benefit from gifts of olive oil, wine, or whisky.

Olive tree adopted in honor of US President Donald Trump. The olive tree is a symbol of peace.

Traditional Palestinian soap 'Nablusi' inducted into UNESCO cultural heritage list

The hand-crafted soap is made of three ingredients: olive oil, water, and lye, and practitioners make the soap shortly after the olive harvest. 

 A Palestinian family making Nabulsi soap at home: Mr Khaled Omar Diab and his wife, Mrs Ferial Daoud, from Mazre' Al-Nobani village.

Olive oil becomes the latest economic and agricultural casualty in the Israel-Hamas War

According to the Consumers’ Council, the price of olive oil in Israel jumped by 39% this year, more than any other food product.

 GIVEN THE harsh reality of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, the concept of buying locally produced olive oil has been shattered.

Homemade gulab jamun recipe: A sweet Indian memory

Discover the secret to making gulab jamun, delightful Indian donuts served with spiced sugar water, as cook Sarit Eliyahu shares her family recipe and technique for this cherished treat.

 Gulab jamun

Liquid gold: A look at Ptora's wine and olive oil

Ptora is representing Israeli olive oil with great flair, and no little success. Next time you drizzle an olive oil onto your salad, make it a good one.

  PTORA’S VINES and olive groves are situated in the Lachish region.