Enrique Gili is a freelance writer covering Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (In Israel and the occupied territories hummus brings people together, more than just an appetizer the savory dish is as much a part of the cultural landscape as slice pizza is to New Yorkers. It's a culinary icon that's a prism of the complex nexus between two neighboring peoples in constant strife.
Critics consider Israeli interpretations of hummus as merely byproducts of decades of Israeli expropriation of Palestinian land. But some see the spread as a glimmer of hope for reconciliation despite grim political prospects for peace. ( CS Monitor)
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