Palestinian soap gets UNESCO recognition as Israel's military operation closes ... through the mixture — a combination of virgin olive oil, water and lye — checking the consistency.

The soap contains an in-house made base, as well fresh olives, and olive oil sourced from a farm in Palestine. The making process starts with granulated sugar and glycerine which are mixed at high ...

The Palestinian city of Nablus has been known for its olive oil soap for centuries ... has decreased by about a third. In January, Israel launched a new and destructive military operation in ...