A Palestinian farm worker climbs a palm tree to harvest dates on a farm in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Thursday, September 30, 2021. The harvesting season for dates usually starts at the beginning of October, after the first rain. The community of Deir El Balah takes its name from the word “Balah”, an Arabic word for dates. (Photo by Adel Hana/AP Photo)
