Planting an Olive Branch in Bethlehem
The people of Dar Sallah were joined by Palestinian leaders and activists to plant more than 1,000 olive trees in the newly establish Peace Park in Bethlehem. With the public contribution of peaceful tree planting, One Voice Palestine worked to promote the concept of personal responsibility and engagement among Palestinian people to encourage state building in peace with Israel. The following video captures the power of this remarkable event.
Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Julianna Storch
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