Arguments over the relative importance of the dish in various cuisines is an example of gastronationalism. In particular, discussion centers around the adoption of the dish into Israeli cuisine as an example of cultural appropriation. The chickpea version of the falafel has been adopted into Israeli cuisine, where it now features prominently and has been called a national dish of Israel – an attribution that Palestinians and other Arabs have criticized.
Arguments over the relative importance of the dish in various cuisines is an example of gastronationalism In particular discussion centers around the adoption of the dish into Israeli cuisine as an example of cultural appropriation The chickpea version of the falafel has been adopted into Israeli cuisine where it now features prominently and has been called a national dish of Israel – an attribution that Palestinians and other Arabs have criticized