Michael Rafidi, a Palestinian-American chef, won the Outstanding Chef award at the 2024 James Beard Awards, dedicating his win to Palestine.

The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has spilled over into the realm of food, with the consumption of traditional Middle Eastern dishes like hummus and shawarma becoming a political act.

A Los Angeles wine bar faced backlash on Instagram after announcing it was hosting Israeli food.

The article discusses the question of whether a Jew can cook Palestinian food without getting political.

In a recent discussion, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman explored three main topics: reconsidering the job role of the UN agency aiding Palestinians, questioning the appropriateness of a public prayer for rain organized by an Israeli minister at the Western Wall, and examining the controversy surrounding claims that the popularity of Israeli cuisine potentially erases Palestinian culinary heritage.