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Refreshing Carob Juice: A Timeless Tradition in Palestine

Carob juice, or kharoub, is a beloved Palestinian drink. Naturally sweet and caffeine-free, it’s packed with antioxidants, fiber, and calcium. Made by simmering crushed carob pods, this refreshing ...

The Watermelon as a Symbol of Palestine: History, Meaning, and Why It Matters

Few symbols in recent years have traveled as far or as fast as the watermelon. From protest marches to social media, from gallery walls to jewelry, the image of a watermelon slice red flesh, white ...

To Bethlehem: A Journey That Should Take 45 Minutes

A drive from Ramallah to Bethlehem should take 45 minutes. Last weekend it took four hours. Yesterday, it took five. We left Ramallah to attend a funeral, but spent hours waiting at checkpoints, wa...