An Israeli sensor is helping the Middle East save its dates
Israel’s new normalization deals were founded on a common Iranian foe, but are also helping nations of the region unite against threats from a tiny weevil
Dates in the Middle East are like corn for the Maya — not just a crop but an icon, the “bread of the desert,” a symbol of life itself. The date palm appears on mosaic floors laid by Roman artisans and on coins stamped by the early caliphs. The fruit recurs in the Quran and the Hebrew Bible: Many scholars believe the honey in “land of milk and honey” refers to honey from dates, not bees […New York Times]
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