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Gaza refugee cannot eat rice without remembering genocide and siege
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A Palestinian who fled Gaza to Cairo three years ago says ordinary foods—rice, bread, and khobeiza—have become painful reminders of the war and hunger experienced under siege, Mondoweiss reported. The refugee has avoided eating rice since leaving Gaza, as the taste triggers memories of deprivation during the conflict.
The psychological weight of shared wartime experiences has transformed staple foods and familiar scents into markers of trauma. Fragrances and everyday ingredients now carry associations with the suffering witnessed and endured in Gaza, shaping how the displaced person navigates daily life in exile.
