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Soap is slippery business in Nablus

Nablus has been historically known for pioneering soap-making in Palestine, but the once-booming industry there is now facing some hurdles.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank — The city of Nablus in the northern West Bank is famous for its soap industry, and some historians believe the craft originated there more than 1,000 years ago. Soap is a hallmark of the city and of Palestine, which once exported soap products globally.

Moaz al-Nabulsi, 67, is the son of the late Hassan al-Nabulsi, a name well-known in the soap industry. The Nabulsi family once owned more than 20 soap factories in Nablus.

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