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Best practices, articles, websites, blogs, publications and magazines that highlight and promote Olive Oil Tourism, olive oil industry and olive oil production in Palestine.<\/b>
\nThe Palestinian Centre for Research and Cultural Development (PCR) and T\u00c9TRAKTYS in France aims to preserve and promote olive cultural heritage in Palestine. Despite some challenges, olive oil production remains an important part of Palestinian exports, with exports to Egypt and Anatolia. Olive oil production is considered one of the oldest and most important commercial industries, with significant historical and cultural importance in Palestine.
https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/340096699_INTRODUCING_OLIVE_CULTURE_IN_PALESTINE<\/a>
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Celebrations marking the end of organic, fair trade, extra virgin olive oil production bring together hundreds of farmers and their families in Palestine.
https:\/\/blog.canaanpalestine.com\/the-environmental-magazine-on-palestinian-farmers\/<\/a>
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Olive trees are of great importance in Palestine, accounting for 70% of food production and contributing to 14% of the Palestinian economy. They are deeply rooted in Palestinian traditions and rituals, linking people to their ancestors who relied on olive cultivation for their livelihood.
https:\/\/bethbc.edu\/blog\/2021\/10\/28\/the-significance-of-the-olive-tree-in-palestine\/<\/a>
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Olive trees play a key role in the rich culinary heritage of Palestine, where olives are used in various dishes such as pickled vegetables and smoked meat.
https:\/\/www.enicbcmed.eu\/med-pearls-articles-olive-tree-palestinian-symbol-peace-wisdom-fertility-prosperity-luck-and<\/a>
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Palestinian cuisine is deeply linked to olives and olive oil and the olive harvest season attracts many enthusiasts and activists from all over the world.
https:\/\/thisweekinpalestine.com\/olive-harvest-season-in-palestine\/<\/a>
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However, Palestinian olives and their products are threatened by the destruction caused by the Israeli occupation. Throughout history, the olive branch, often depicted in the mouth of a dove, has been a widely recognised symbol of peace.
https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccc\/foodhousing\/palestinian-olive-workers-resisting-israeli-settlement\/<\/a>
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FAO is supporting a study tour in Italy for Jordanian and Palestinian olive oil producers, providing them with valuable knowledge. Learning from their Italian counterparts, Palestinian olive growers aim to promote the sector and produce internationally recognized olive products.
https:\/\/www.fao.org\/support-to-investment\/news\/detail\/en\/c\/1646710\/<\/a>
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Another reliable organization in Palestine is the Holy Land Trust, which offers travel experiences such as olive harvesting trips. They provide participants with the opportunity to go out with Palestinian farmers and pick olives from their groves. More information about the olive harvesting programme can be found on their website.
https:\/\/www.holylandtrust.org\/travel-experiences\/olive-harvest<\/a>
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The following paper evaluates the level of environmental impacts of olive oil production in Palestine, based on conducting a local survey.
https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/268576375_Olive_Oil_Production_in_Palestine_Environmental_Concern<\/a>
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Another paper examines the trajectory of fair trade extra virgin olive oil from its troubled production in Palestine to its convoluted and difficult circulation in the West Bank and out of Israel, to ethical consumers abroad who buy it out of solidarity with Palestinian farmers.
https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.2752\/175174411X12893984828872<\/a>
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Ghassan Najjar, a 35-year-old organic farmer in Burin, says that many farmers in Palestine rely entirely on harvesting their olives and use agroecology techniques.
https:\/\/news.mongabay.com\/2023\/11\/palestinian-olive-farmers-hold-tight-to-their-roots-amid-surge-in-settler-attacks\/<\/a>
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The olive tree has great cultural significance in Palestinian society, symbolizing various aspects such as peace, wisdom, fertility, prosperity, luck and even victory.
https:\/\/www.newagebd.net\/article\/218577\/olive-trees-as-symbols-of-palestinian-culture<\/a>
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In addition, olive trees play a vital role in the Palestinian diet, providing an important part of their nutrition and serving as a symbol of hope and unity. The olive tree is revered for its ability to thrive in harsh conditions and represents Palestinian resistance and resilience. Olive trees account for 70% of fruit oil production in Palestine and contribute about 14% to the Palestinian economy, making them a critical aspect of the country’s agricultural and economic landscape.
https:\/\/reliefweb.int\/report\/occupied-palestinian-territory\/fact-sheet-olive-trees-%E2%80%93-more-just-tree-palestine<\/a>
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Examples of successful olive oil tourism initiatives in Palestine and their impact on the local economy and community.<\/b>
\nOne example is the Olive Harvest Programme, organised by the Joint Advocacy Initiative (JAI), which aims to provide assistance and a protective international presence for Palestinian families during the olive harvest season.
https:\/\/jai-pal.org\/en\/campaigns\/olive-tree-campaign\/olive-picking-program<\/a>
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Another initiative is the collaboration between Human Appeal, a British charity, and two Palestinian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to plant 25,000 olive trees in the state.
https:\/\/www.oliveoiltimes.com\/briefs\/charities-to-plant-25000-olive-trees-in-palestine\/105772<\/a>
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In addition, in northern Israel, Sindyanna of Galilee supports local farmers in the production and sale of extra virgin olive oil, using the proceeds to invest in the local community. This initiative not only promotes olive oil production.
https:\/\/www.oliveoiltimes.com\/business\/africa-middle-east\/bringing-palestinians-and-israelis-together-through-olive-oil-production\/107017<\/a>
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In addition, the Fazaa initiative supports Palestinian farmers in harvesting olives in areas threatened by settler attacks, helping to preserve the Palestinian agricultural heritage. These successful olive tourism initiatives not only contribute to the local economy through the production and sales of olives, but also help to protect Palestinian agricultural traditions and strengthen community ties.
https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/middle-east\/gaza-olive-harvest-palestinians-israel-b2265511.html<\/a>
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Traditional Palestinian recipes that include olive oil as a main ingredient, highlighting the connection between Olive Oil Tourism and gastronomy in Palestine.<\/b>
\nMusakhan is considered one of the most popular and traditional Palestinian dishes, usually prepared during the olive oil pressing period and consists of roast chicken or lamb with sumac seasoning, caramelized onions and a generous drizzle of olive oil, all served on bread.
https:\/\/chefindisguise.com\/2012\/09\/20\/musakhan\/<\/a>
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Another traditional Palestinian recipe that features olive oil is Hummus and Labneh. These creamy and tasty dips are made with Palestinian olive oil, which adds a distinct flavor and richness to the dish. Olive oil is not only used as an ingredient but also as a finishing touch, as it is drizzled over the hummus and labneh just before serving.
https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/global-development-professionals-network\/2014\/dec\/31\/four-delicious-recipes-with-palestinian-olive-oil<\/a>
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Olive oil is also a key ingredient in a variety of Palestinian salads and dressings. One such salad is the Roasted Parsnip and Carrot Salad with Freekeh and Yoghurt Dressing, which combines roasted vegetables, freekeh (a rubbed cereal) and a spicy yoghurt dressing, all enhanced by the use of Palestinian olive oil.
https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/global-development-professionals-network\/2014\/dec\/31\/four-delicious-recipes-with-palestinian-olive-oil<\/a><\/p>

Msakhan is another Palestinian dish that is based heavily on olive oil. This recipe consists of sumac, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and olive oil.
https:\/\/moribyan.com\/msakhan\/<\/a>
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Websites, blogs or online platforms that focus specifically on promoting and showcasing olive oil tourism and gastronomy experiences in Palestine<\/b>.
\n\u201cZatoun\u201d offers fair trade olive oil from Palestine and aims to connect people in North America with the history, culture and challenges of the Palestinian people.
https:\/\/zatoun.com\/<\/a>
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Another platform is \u201cOlive Odyssey\u201d, which purchases olive oil directly from small-scale Palestinian farmers using traditional and organic methods. They emphasize the highest quality and authenticity of their olive oil. Their website provides details about the olive oil production process and the farmers they work with.
https:\/\/oliveodyssey.com\/<\/a>
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“Feast in the Middle East” is a blog containing articles and posts about Middle Eastern food, including olive oil from Palestine. They cover topics such as the harvesting and discovery of olive oil in Palestine.
https:\/\/feastinthemiddleeast.com\/tag\/palestinian-olive-oil\/<\/a>
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In addition, \u201cCanaan Palestine\u201d is another platform that purchases organic olive oil from small family farms throughout Palestine. All of their olive oils are certified for fair trade and they encourage exploration of Palestinian products and olive oil experiences.
https:\/\/canaanpalestine.com\/<\/a>
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Best practices, articles, websites, blogs, publications and magazines that highlight and promote Olive Oil Tourism, olive oil industry and olive oil production in Palestine. The Palestinian Centre for Research and Cultural Development (PCR) and T\u00c9TRAKTYS in France aims to preserve and promote olive cultural heritage in Palestine. Despite some challenges, olive oil production remains an … <\/p>\n

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