Palestinian food brand says UK sales up 50% as shoppers show solidarity

Zaytoun’s olive oil and dates provide a tangible way to help Palestinians, says the business’s managing director

A Palestinian food brand says its UK sales increased by 50% to £3.2m in 2024 as shoppers seek out its olive oil in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.

Zaytoun, the Arabic word for olive or olive tree, is a social enterprise set up to support the resilience of Palestinian communities through fair trade.

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Kenyan activists abducted after joining opposition rally in Uganda

Pair had crossed border to support presidential campaign of reggae singer Bobi Wine

Two Kenyan activists have been abducted in Uganda after attending a presidential campaign event for Bobi Wine, the reggae musician turned politician.

Heavily armed security operatives detained Bob Njagi, the chair of Free Kenya, and Nicholas Oyoo, the movement’s secretary general, at a petrol station near Kampala on Wednesday afternoon.

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Israel blocks main road to Gaza City, gives residents last chance to leave – Reuters

  1. Israel blocks main road to Gaza City, gives residents last chance to leave  Reuters
  2. Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as Hamas considers its response to Trump's peace proposal  AP News
  3. At least 53 Palestinians killed in fresh wave of Israeli attacks on Gaza  The Guardian
  4. Israel 'tightens siege' of Gaza City as Hamas reviews Trump peace plan  BBC
  5. Israel threatens all staying in Gaza City, kills at least 53 in enclave  Al Jazeera
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