And the olive tree, an ancient symbol of peace and plenty that has also long been a Palestinian emblem of steadfastness and commitment to the land, has increasingly become a symbol of local, almost intimate, struggle and strife.
Her deep commitment to the land, and to the new generation of caretakers of the land, informs her every move.
The olive tree, an ancient symbol of peace, is also considered by Palestinians an emblem of commitment to the land and a reminder of the wealth it can bring.
How can I convey at this time of war, my love, my connection, my pain, my sadness, my anger, but most of all, my commitment to the people and land of Israel?
The burned areas have already sprung back to life, healthier than before.The archdiocese of St Louis, which owns the cemetery, has made a 100-year commitment to leave the land as a preserve and keep it open to the public.
And when that sequel, "Skylark," in which Sarah's commitment to the family and the land deepens as the characters visit her home in Maine and survive a drought, proves as moving as the original, why not continue the tale?
The city is making a substantial commitment to the project, having bought the land from the state last year for $100 million.
Already Labor has secured a commitment to the principle of trading land for peace and an affirmation of existing agreements like the 1993 Oslo accords with the Palestinians.
The dedication and commitment to the cause of these young students landed them a meeting at Dunkin' Donuts' Corporate Headquarters in Canton, Massachusetts, where the students expressed their concerns about the 1.7 billion coffees served each year in disposable EPS cups, which could have major consequences if they end up in the ocean.
Still, on this 44th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, which marked the beginning of the LGBT rights movement, and on the brink of another July 4th, which marked the moment when freedom took center stage on the canvas of human life and governance, the Supreme Court of our land has affirmed a commitment to the civil rights of same-gender-loving people.
Determined to dispel lingering doubts, Foreign Minister Stan Mudenge reiterated his country's commitment to end the country's widespread land occupations, a day after an agreement was signed in Nigeria following talks among Zimbabwe, Britain and several other countries.
