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PA TV host: Israel steals Palestinian dishes, including the falafel, and presents them as Israeli

Official PA TV program People of the Market, a tour of the Nablus market

Official PA TV host: "These are considered to be among the sweets of the Palestinian people's heritage, right? The Israelis have tried to steal many types of foods. They have even turned the falafel into an Israeli [dish]. Right? Have you heard whether Israel has tried to steal these sweets and this industry, and affiliate them with itself?"

Store owner: "Regarding our profession, even if someone in Israel has produced halva, the employee [making it] is a Palestinian from here. OK? They make it, but the quality here is better, because here with us-"

Host: "Can what Israel is trying to imitate compete with your industry?"

Store owner: "Of course not."

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