Discovering Gazan cuisine: Two U.S. women set out to explore cuisine in Gaza – and produced a unique cookbook that is a rich trove of recipes as well as a fascinating anthropological document.
Sales of a citrus-scented perfume marketed in Gaza have soared since it was named in honor of the rockets that Palestinians shot at Israel during a war last month, the manufacturer said.
“M-75” perfume, which comes in men’s and women’s fragrances, is named for the missiles Hamas Islamist militants shot at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in the eight-day conflict Operation Pillar of Defense.
A majority of Americans believe Israel’s military action in the Gaza Strip is justified, according to a CNN poll released on Monday.
The CNN/ORC International poll indicated that 57 percent of Americans support Israel’s offensive against Hamas, while 25 percent of U.S. citizens believe Israel’s attacks on Gaza are unjustified. Read more.
A restaurant run and staffed by deaf people opened for business in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, helped by Palestinians seeking to build a more inclusive society where people with disabilities can realize their full potential.
Waiters and cooks use sign language, guests point to selections from the menu and what ensues is a spontaneous form of communication that organizers hope will break down bias and barriers. Read more.
