Olive Tree

'Not forgotten': US envoy Huckabee, Yarden Bibas dedicate tree to murdered Bibas family

"The sacrifice that your family made for the people of Israel is one that obviously is not being forgotten," Huckabee told Yarden and Ofri during the dedication. 

|BySAM HALPERN
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and former Gaza hostage Yarden Bibas at the My Tree in Israel event in Moshav HaYogev. July 9, 2026.
A general view shows the olive farms in Irbid city, north of Amman November 18, 2014.

Jordan’s ancient Mehras olive variety makes UNESCO heritage list

Jordan's Mehras olive tree, known for its drought resistance and high oil yield of up to 30%, is an ancient variety with centuries-old traits, making it one of the world’s most productive olives.

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
The damage caused from an attack by Jewish settlers on olive groves in Burin, near the West Bank city of Nablus, June 18, 2024.

Security forces block left-wing activists' entry into West Bank for Palestinian olive harvest

In a brief but disruptive demonstration, the protesters exited the buses and blocked the main road through the Shomron Junction, creating a safety hazard by impeding traffic.

|BySHIR PERETS
IN SEVERAL PLACES throughout the ‘Tanach,’ Israel is likened to an olive tree.

Hiking the Holy Land: When olives disappear

The olive tree is such a fitting symbol for the Jewish people and our uncanny ability to survive, to come back, to bear fruit again, even after seasons of scarcity.

|BySUSANNAH SCHILD

Pascale’s kitchen: Pickled olives and lemons

The best part about preparing all of these jars of pickled fruit and vegetables is enjoying all this goodness throughout the entire year. 

DECEMBER 16, 2021ByPASCALE PEREZ-RUBIN
Black olives

Israeli teams discover ancient olive-eating practices below the sea

The discovery off the coast of Haifa made by a group of researchers from most major Israeli universities shows production of olives for eating started at least 6,600 years ago.

FEBRUARY 3, 2021ByDANIEL SONNENFELD/THE MEDIA LINE
Olives

Palestinian Authority to honor 'martyrs' by planting 35,000 olive trees

Terror promotion, such as honoring terrorists, is strictly prohibited under article 251 of the Israeli Order for Security Provisions, according to the report.

FEBRUARY 3, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
THROUGHOUT ISRAEL, the vine and olive tree grow together, as can be seen in the Upper Galilee.

Olive tree selected as Israel's 'national tree' by KKL-JNF

The Olive trees in Israel have been around for centuries if not millennia.

JANUARY 28, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
THE ANCIENT olive tree in Jerusalem’s Garden of Gethsemane.

The Olive Tree Road of Israel: Israel's secret UNESCO treasure

SINCE THE inauguration of the Road and the presentation of its founding Charter and map, local olive routes were established along the four paths of the Olive Tree Road.

JANUARY 7, 2021ByYITZHAK ELDAN