Fadi Abboud

Food politics: a "falafel war" looming between Lebanon and Israel

Food politics: a "falafel war" looming between Lebanon and Israel Beirut - A new war between Israel and Lebanon has erupted, but this time it the war is not geopolitical, but rather an issue of cuisine - who has sovereignty over traditional Arab dishes and sandwiches.

The president of the Lebanese Industrialists Association Fadi Abboud, said he is preparing to file an international lawsuit against Israel for allegedly "taking the identity of the some of Lebanese foods" and thus violating a food copyright.