Tag: Israel
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A Reflection on War and Its Consequences
By Usama Nicola, Bethlehem, Palestine, March 2026 The Cost of War In a time when political analyses and predictions about the fate of wars are constantly competing for our attention, we hear many conflicting voices. Some expect the conflict to end soon. Others believe the coming days will bring more escalation and expansion. Still others…
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The Olive Season in Palestine 2025: Harvest Under Siege
By Usama Nicola, Bethlehem, Palestine, October 2025 In Bethlehem, as in most Palestinian villages, the olive season is a significant social and cultural occasion. I grew up experiencing the harvest season with my family and cousins. Those were days filled with work and laughter; we would gather under the shade of the trees, eat homemade…