Duluth Palestinian restauranteur reflects on year marked by violence in Gaza
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While Oct. 7 marks the horrific attack on Israel, it also marked the start of a wider war. Since that day the Israel Defense Forces have killed more than 40,000 Palestinians according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Minnesota is home to hundreds of Palestinian families, including Lyla Abukhodair and her family. She lives in Duluth and in 2023 she opened a Palestinian restaurant called Falastin, which translates to “Palestine” in Arabic.
The last year has been filled with highs and lows as a Palestinian business owner. Lyla joined Minnesota Now to talk about her experience growing up on the Iron Range with family on the West Bank.
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