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The owner of a cafe in central Israel is attempting to bring people together in the conflict-laden region over hummus.
Kobi Tzafrir is providing a 50 percent discount to Jewish and Arab customers who eat at the same table at the Humus Bar, his restaurant in the town of Kfar Vitkin.
Kobi:
"Scared of Arabs? Scared of Jews? With us there are no Arabs! But also no Jews ... With us there are only human beings! And real, wonderful Arab hummus! And great Jewish falafel! And free refills on all hummus dishes if you're Arab, Jewish, Christian, Indian, et cetera ... Special discount: 50% off on hummus dishes for a table where Jews and Arabs are sitting together! *Valid Sundays through Thursdays."
“If there’s anything that can bring together these peoples, it’s hummus,” the owner told the Times of Israel, explaining that he came up with the idea in response to increasing intolerance in the area.
Thanks Kobi from Imgur, for making the world a better place.
lkat
Give peas a chance.
TheyveGonePLAID
You might say he's promoting.... World peas?
noigetit
hummus against hamas
Maikee
Reminds me of Zohan movie. Fucking love hummus.
Poopoopeepeevagina
The Jews will be all over that discount
SummerGuineaPig
Yep. I'm looking for a Muslim who is available for lunch.
atleastimhousebroken
I couldn't love this more! There is hope for the world yet!
chargeril
Things are shitty in Israel. I might make a post about it if anyone cares.
bosstonez
Helpmeopwankenoc
As someone really sad they can't eat Hummus anymore (Legume allergy getting worse) this is badass. I'm happy he's got such a great policy.
Cumfucius
"Skinny Legs And All" anyone?
accidentals
Yes! I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that.
thefuzziestofbutts
This is why I love cooking, food always brings people together.
STpatricksLILbitch
Except for me at thanksgiving bc I CANT SEEM TO DICE A FUCKING ONION CORRECTLY
choorp
There is a lot of tension between jews and arabs in Israel right now. Jews are attacked daily which makes them suspect every arab around 1/2
choorp
And arabs are afraid jews will retaliate. There is a lot of mistrust
GratefulUndead
"Hey, you pretend to be the Arab this time, ok?" - jewish joke?
GratefulUndead
But that is seriously good on the owners. But I get sad when people are killing themselves over some stupid fairy tale told to them as kids.
AaronBurr
The conflict is a hell of a lot more complex than a supposed primeval religious hatred.
AaronBurr
Especially considering up until the mid 90s the primary figures on both sides were completely secular organizations.
GratefulUndead
Agreed. But it's essence boils down to religiously-motivated hatred, no? They are fighting over a small plot o' land b/c w/ holy sites on it
AaronBurr
Both sides are fighting for the land because the land's their home. It's amplified by the presence of holy sites but that's not a main cause
jinxmap
I'm neither, would eat whole plateful, please stand back.
oneupvoteatatime
It is things like this that make my day go much better. Thanks!
CapitanTypo
Wasn't this a a gag in the movie Bruno?
Win1forthegifer
Can someone get the borat clip up of the Hamas hummus debacle
kayleor
That was all I could think of as soon as I saw the title
WalkTheDinosaur
A Jew and an Arab walk in on a Friday or Saturday asking for the discount... https://media.giphy.com/media/qeA0jZAlsCHAI/giphy.gif
yougavemehogwarts
Hummus brings everyone together
RavennaMagnus
"You don't eat pigs, and we don't eat pigs. Why not, not eat pigs together?" Tim Minchin
Macksiiie
As long as they can have bacon I see no issues.
Solkanarmy
there it is :D
Sabinator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UO6YlkYNJQ
Ifyoutypegoogleintogoogleyoucanbreaktheinternet
http://static2.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/Make+cotton+candy+out+of+this+spider+web+and+sell+_d53715c00e888676077f7a4f0f0542fd.gif
guichequiche
Just imagine the savings!!
StainedChoniez
Says the jew
StainedChoniez
What if the jews bring a Mexican and pretends their Arab, i mean im Mexican and i say they look alot like us
parabolic000
Opposite happens at my local corner store. Dude's Arab and people keep speaking Spanish to him.
Shoelebubba
My biggest mistake was growing a big beard as a Mexican in KY/IN. I keep my face shaved now.
StainedChoniez
Thank god i live in los Angeles haha
Shoelebubba
Yeah, it wasn't fun.
ElleKayAre
It baffles me that in 2015, there are still people who hate each other over religion. Good for this guy though!
theicklestone
I see you also listen to NPR in the mornings...
IDontCareImStillFreeYouCantTakeTheSkyFromMe
That's a charming, excellent idea :3
Dots77
Well allegedly Jews love a bargain.
ChiefMcKembie
RIP in peas.
Canis138
The hummus for the Arabs and the discount for the Jews, win win baby
ImShe
Hahahahaha have fun in hell. I'll be there next to you for laughing
TachyonCode
The special section of hell known as the "bargain bin".
mksound
I think both Arabs & Jews love a bargain yo.
CemestoLuxobarge
And, by virtue of their exclusion, the Christians will get some of that persecution they love so much! Win/win/win.
TheSisko
Plenty of Christian Arabs.
DoctorWhoWhatWhenWhereWhyHow
...and there it is.
RobWalter
PEACE THROUGH PEAS
hardboiledfrog
One step closer to world peas
knowVANCOUVER
chickpeace
queenbrochette
Best comment.
pronacc
I bet you're proud of that. And you know what? You should be.
TachyonCode
Peas be with you.
Daevin
And how do you get peace? http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6grhcLwUa1r2okwqo1_500.jpg
BadBoyBoogieBoarder
https://www.simpsonsworld.com/video/312264771937
Fachera
http://www.makehummusnotwar.com
jwan
Give peas a chance.
ApplesdaKitty
if only the bortherhood of NOD and kane could change their ways
RobWalter
You deserve way more likes, because that's what I was referencing
MatrimBloodyCauthon
I'M GIVING PEAS A CHANCE
enjeruluca
CHICK PEAS*
exe122
Q: What's the difference between a chickpea and a garbanzo bean? A: I've never paid to have a garbanzo bean on me.
80percentlegs
What's the difference between jelly and jam? I can't jelly my dick in your ass.
jwan
Dudes too.
darthblaker7474
Peas in the Middle East.
RodgerRodger
50% off. Terms and conditions apply.
IsaacEilandHall
Whirled peas, no less.
Whirlednews
^
GetSchwiftyWasAJam
Came to say this. Well played, sir.
ddecew
World Peace through Whirled Peas. (for my own satisfaction)
PuppysGotPeopleToBarkAtAndThingsToSniff
You fucking genius
dimm1
brb, becoming Jewish to get discount on food... No, wait, who am I kidding, that takes too much study. I'm becoming Muslim.
confirmedbunburyist
If you give that reasoning though, you unlock a shortcut for the whole process. It's like a password.
ferndl
It's the 1/2 inch off the top that gets you either way.
dimm1
Jokes on them, I already harvested mine for stem cells! Delicious, delicious stem cells...
SummerGuineaPig
I'm Jewish, let's do this. My people love a discount.
idrinkfromacup
I'm Arab. We too love a good blowout. Let's do this my friend.
SummerGuineaPig
This is brilliant!! Already it's working!! Hello new friend!
idrinkfromacup
Shalom. Intolerance is stupid. How can I hate someone just for being Jewish, and then complain people hate me just for being Muslim.
SummerGuineaPig
I feel the same way. If this was Facebook, I'd send you a friend request!
Classicjosie
Which Condiment Is Bringing Peace To The Middle East? You Won't Believe The Answer
sjrobot
Germans hate this one simple trick!
StrategicallyPlacedBanana
Damn you Buzzfeed!!!
duckie523
That username...
pixelsnader
"The 10 condiments"
wintercoat
Hummus isn't a condiment, it's a way of life. Hummus is love, hummus is life.
Leralith
It really is!
TheWorldArriving
Literally saw a similar headline and did not click to read the article. Had a feeling it was gonna be hummus anyway.
Classicjosie
Haha yes, no one is overcoming hundreds of years of hostile relations for discounted honey mustard sauce.
TheWorldArriving
As a Muslim from the West who never had issues with Jews but with zionism, wouldn't mind discount on sharing a meal with someone. Tried to
TheWorldArriving
Make an app that would ping you coupons based on restaurants you like to eat at, and find a "pal" close by to eat a meal with
TheWorldArriving
We didn't even make it to bootstrapping, just wrote out a business plan ;/