As I type these words, a ceasefire is being negotiated in the Middle East which may, at long last, stop the current round of Israeli hostilities in Gaza and result in the release of some hostages held by Hamas.
Thank you for this beautiful piece. I felt Hala Alyan’s words deeply…relief and disgust. There’s hope. I’ll grab my gorgeous copy of Zaitoun and join you with this dish x
Beautiful as ever, Yasmin. I always love seeing your name in my inbox! I think we'll also make a Palestinian meal tonight (Zaitoun is one of my favorite cookbooks ever), with prayers for lasting peace.
the morality here is unquestionably a violence too, that we feel obliged to ignore because of the overhwelming lethal violence.
Right now I can't believe they have left the deal to come into place on Sunday - after all these months of horror, that feels like one last extra twist of excruciating cruelty.
Congratulations on your baby! And thank you for this hopeful piece.
I cook from your book all the time, hoping that by sharing Palestinian recipes, I am sharing the soul of the people.
Thank you for this beautiful piece. I felt Hala Alyan’s words deeply…relief and disgust. There’s hope. I’ll grab my gorgeous copy of Zaitoun and join you with this dish x
Beautiful as ever, Yasmin. I always love seeing your name in my inbox! I think we'll also make a Palestinian meal tonight (Zaitoun is one of my favorite cookbooks ever), with prayers for lasting peace.
yes- i feel this absolutely.
the morality here is unquestionably a violence too, that we feel obliged to ignore because of the overhwelming lethal violence.
Right now I can't believe they have left the deal to come into place on Sunday - after all these months of horror, that feels like one last extra twist of excruciating cruelty.
and its great to read you