Laila El-Haddad

Food
This Israeli Cafe Is Giving Free Hummus to Jews and Arabs Who Eat Together
Following Israel’s recent upsurge of violence that has seen eight Israelis and more than 40 Palestinians killed, a cafe in the coastal city of Netanya is offering special discounts to Jews and Arabs who dine together.
Phoebe Hurst
10.20.15
Food
Why Watermelons Are a Symbol of Political Protest for Palestinians
In many ways, the red, black, green, and white of fruit and rind—colors that match those of the Palestinian flag and the flag of the Arab Revolt—tell the story of the plight and pride of the Palestinian people throughout generations.
Jackson Connor
10.2.15
Food
Hummus Is a Metaphor for Israeli-Palestinian Tensions
A misguided hashtag activism campaign is asking people to tweet photos of hummus to help bridge the divide between Israelis and Palestinians. But Laila El-Haddad, the co-author of The Gaza Kitchen, points out that even dip is politically loaded.
Matthew Zuras
8.5.14