If you were in Jerusalem yesterday and had a hankerin’ for some spring rolls, you may have found yourself searching to no avail. Workers went on a one-day spring roll strike to protest the Israeli government’s plans to purge the Jewish state of foreign chefs at Asian eateries. Although patrons didn’t have to cross a picket line to enjoy some chow mein or pad thai, all of Israel’s 300 Asian restaurants supported a one-day boycott of egg and spring rolls.
Reuters points out that “Israel attracts virtually no immigrants from Asia since anyone seeking citizenship here must prove they have Jewish family or links to the country.” Israeli officials aren’t concerned about the quality of their Asian food after a cleansing of non-Israeli chefs, claiming anyone can be trained: “Everyone can make Chinese food it’s not impossible to learn,” said Shoshana Strauss.
A sushi and noodle strike is planned for two weeks from now.