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The Looms That Refused to Die: How Nablus Brought the Kuffiyeh Back

In 1987, a factory in the heart of Nablus went silent. The looms stopped. The threads went still. The occupation had won — or...
Post by Hala Palestine
Apr 25 2026
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The Benefits of Olive Oil Soap for Skin: A Traditional Approach from Nablus

In recent years, there has been a growing shift toward natural skincare products, as more people begin to question the long ingredient lists found...
Post by Hala Palestine
Mar 25 2026
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Why Nablus? Olive Oil, Land, and Craft

Nablusi soap exists because of the land. The hills surrounding Nablus have produced olive oil for centuries. Olive trees thrive in the region’s climate,...
Post by Hala Palestine
Jan 13 2026
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The First Christmas in Palestine: Faith, Resilience, and Life Under Occupation

For Palestinians, Christmas is not only a religious celebration—it is a reminder of roots, endurance, and belonging. Long before Christmas trees and commercial decorations...
Post by Hala Palestine
Dec 24 2025
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The Olive Tree: Symbol of Life, Survival & Palestine

There is no symbol of Palestine more enduring than the olive tree. It is impossible to walk through a Palestinian village, town, or the...
Post by Hala Palestine
Nov 26 2025
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The Keffiyeh: Meaning, History & Modern Use

There are objects that belong to a people so deeply that they become more than clothing or pattern — they become memory. The Palestinian...
Post by Hala Palestine
Nov 22 2025
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Gaza After the Cease-fire: The Silence Is Not Peace

The bombs have stopped — but peace has not arrived. In Gaza, the sound of explosions has faded, yet the ache of loss fills...
Post by Hala Palestine
Oct 28 2025
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When They Uproot Our Olive Trees

this week In al-Mughayyir, a village near Ramallah, settlers destroyed 8,000 olive trees. Eight thousand lives. Eight thousand roots that tied families to their...
Post by Hala Palestine
Aug 24 2025
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