Date harvest time in Gaza Strip

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Date picking season is underway in Deir al Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Oct. 16.

Ali Ali / EPA

A Palestinian picks dates from palm trees during the date picking season, in Deir al Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Oct. 16.

Ali Ali / EPA

Dates have been a staple food in the Middle East for thousands of years.

Ali Ali / EPA

Dates have been a staple food in the Middle East for thousands of years.

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Comment author avatarVictor C.

Please let peace be with these people!

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Reply#1 - Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:07 AM EDT
Comment author avatarJMJ-

Let them eat cake....Or have you forgotten about the little girl shot in the head by the taliban.

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Reply#2 - Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:40 AM EDT
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