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


A way to reduce risk of dementia? Study suggests swapping margarine for olive oil

The researchers discovered that those consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil daily had a 28% reduced risk of dementia-related mortality.

 Olive oil

Pascale’s Kitchen: We love olive oil

Many factors affect the taste of olive oil, as in the case of wines, such as where the olives are grown, the climate and the type of soil (aka terroir – the set of environmental conditions).

 PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES AND HERBS

Environmental Protection Ministry cracks down on olive-oil press waste

This year, in light of an increase in olive crop growth, the support budget was increased and emphasis was placed on continuous monitoring systems for enforcement purposes.

Oil presses produce 80,000 cubic meters of waste that must be cleaned up to prevent pollution and harm to groundwater and waste-treatment plants

Israeli study shows olive trees were domesticated in Jordan Valley 7,000 years ago

Domestication may indicate initial steps in developing a socioeconomic hierarchy supported by administrative system.

 Buildings and rounded siloes at the village of Tel Tsaf.

Pascale’s kitchen: Pickled olives and lemons

The best part about preparing all of these jars of pickled fruit and vegetables is enjoying all this goodness throughout the entire year. 

 Black olives

Israeli teams discover ancient olive-eating practices below the sea

The discovery off the coast of Haifa made by a group of researchers from most major Israeli universities shows production of olives for eating started at least 6,600 years ago.

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Palestinian Authority to honor 'martyrs' by planting 35,000 olive trees

Terror promotion, such as honoring terrorists, is strictly prohibited under article 251 of the Israeli Order for Security Provisions, according to the report.

THROUGHOUT ISRAEL, the vine and olive tree grow together, as can be seen in the Upper Galilee.

Olive tree selected as Israel's 'national tree' by KKL-JNF

The Olive trees in Israel have been around for centuries if not millennia.

THE ANCIENT olive tree in Jerusalem’s Garden of Gethsemane.

The Olive Tree Road of Israel: Israel's secret UNESCO treasure

SINCE THE inauguration of the Road and the presentation of its founding Charter and map, local olive routes were established along the four paths of the Olive Tree Road.