Mona Zahed

Mona Zahed is a Palestinian cookbook author known for her work 'Tabkha: Recipes From Under the Rubble,' which she wrote while living in a displaced persons' tent. Her writing focuses on Palestinian cuisine and culture, reflecting her experiences in Gaza. Zahed recently made headlines when her visa to Australia was revoked by the Department of Home Affairs after social media posts surfaced in which she allegedly celebrated the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas.