Al-Aqsa Mosque Olive Trees and Harvest
The article explains that the olive trees within the compound of Al-Aqsa Mosque, which are estimated to number between 600 and 800 ancient trees spanning thousands of years, strengthen the Islamic identity of the area and provide a source of livelihood for Palestinians. These trees are harvested and pressed to distribute oil to impoverished families. However, the Israeli occupation imposes strict restrictions on the cultivation and maintenance of these trees, forbidding the planting of new ones and the entry of fertilizers and pesticides. This has led to a significant decline in production and losses amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars, in addition to the destruction of hundreds of thousands of olive trees across Palestinian lands due to ongoing assaults. Research confirms that the occupation’s goal is to control the land and diminish the symbolic significance of the olive tree, which represents Palestinian resilience. The trees are considered a vital part of Palestinian identity and history. There are warnings that these occupation measures threaten the continuity of the harvest and its harvesting process.
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