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Israel is a major global supplier of Medjool dates, a popular type of date originating from Morocco, with Italy, the US, and other countries being the main consumers. However, an investigation reveals that 75% of the Medjool dates labeled as 'Israeli products' are cultivated using Palestinian resources and labor in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This situation allows Israel to make substantial profits while Palestinian date growers face restrictions, denying them access to their own land.
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JERUSALEM - Dates are a delicious fruit that is rich in nutrients and people often consume them during the month of Ramadan. Their sweet taste and soft and chewy texture make many people choose dates as an appetizer or just as an ingredient in cooking. There are various types of dates, ranging from Medjool dates, Deglet Noor dates, Zahidi dates, and many more. According to Taste Atlas, Medjool dates originating from Morocco are the most famous type of date in the world. These dates are popular because of their large size and sweeter taste than other types of dates. Medjool dates were first cultivated in the Talifalt oasis, Morocco. Now Medjool dates grow mainly in the Middle East and North Africa. Most demand for Medjool dates comes from Italy, the United States, the Netherlands, Turkey, Spain, England and France. In fact, Israel is the main producer and exporter of Medjool dates. However, there is something surprising behind Israel as one of the largest sellers of dates in the ...
Source: Okezone
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