Gaza blogger wins culinary award for videos amplifying Palestinians' struggle for food

Hamada Shaqoura was recognized for his viral wartime cooking videos, although his most recent content reflects the scarcity of food in Gaza as flour prices soar and aid distribution sites become fatal

Sitting in front of a destroyed home "far from any kitchen or studio," Palestinian food blogger Hamada Shaqoura recorded a message after winning the 2025 James Beard Award for Emerging Voice in Broadcast Media.

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Gaza blogger wins culinary award for videos amplifying Palestinians' struggle for food

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