Why is the Israeli-Palestinian restaurant Kanaan closing?

Kanaan is closing due to economic factors, bureaucratic challenges, and a difficult political environment, as stated by its owners.

What will happen to the Kanaan restaurant's story?

The story of Kanaan and its owners will be adapted into a television miniseries titled 'Breaking the Binary.'

When is Kanaan expected to close its doors?

Kanaan is expected to close its doors in March, according to its owners.

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Berlin restaurant 'island of peace' to close, TV show to live on

23 Jan

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Summary

The Israeli-Palestinian restaurant Kanaan will close in spring.
A TV series called 'Breaking the Binary' will be based on Kanaan.
Owners cite economic factors and political environment for closure.

Berlin restaurant 'island of peace' to close, TV show to live on

Kanaan, a Berlin restaurant founded by an Israeli and a Palestinian, is scheduled to close its doors in March after a decade of operation. Established as an "island of peace," the eatery gained international attention for its message of "unity over hate," particularly following the events of October 7th and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

The owners, Oz Ben David (Israeli) and Jalil Dabit (Palestinian), have announced plans to wind down operations due to economic pressures, German bureaucracy, and the charged political climate. Patrons, they noted, were seeking quieter dining experiences without the association of political tensions.

However, the spirit of Kanaan will endure through a television miniseries titled 'Breaking the Binary.' This politically charged "dramedy" will explore the challenges faced by the protagonists, drawing parallels to the hit US series 'The Bear.'