A Conversation with Gaza Mom Laila El Haddad

Laila El-Haddad is a Palestinian writer, media consultant and leading voice on Gaza. She is the co-author of The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey and a contributor to major news outlets and newspapers. She covered major events such as the Israeli Disengagement of 2005 and the Palestinian elections of 2006 during her time as a reporter for Aljazeera English in Gaza. Her groundbreaking appearance on CNN’s Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain in 2013 showcased Gaza in a humane light. A graduate of Duke University and the Harvard Kennedy School with a focus on political science, public policy and history.