The olive tree is an essential part of Palestinian culture and its economy. In parts of the Middle East, the olive tree is called the "widow's tree", because, even after the husband's death, the tree can provide his widow with olives, olive oil, soap, and carvings.

The olive tree is an essential part of Palestinian culture and its economy. In parts of the Middle East, the olive tree is called the "widow's tree", because, even after the husband's death, the tree can provide his widow with olives, olive oil, soap, and carvings.