Pittsburgh restaurant receives death threats in 'anti-Israel messages' furore

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A Pittsburgh restaurant which caused a stir by printing what critics called anti-Israel messages on its food wrappers has closed after receiving death threats.

According to its mission statement Conflict Kitchen, in the collegiate Oakland neighbourhood, only serves cuisine from countries with which the United States is in conflict and rotates identities every few months in relation to current geopolitical events. Run by Jon Rubin, an artist, it had been serving Palestinian food and hosting events, discussions and performances since 6 October.