Prominent Authors Boycott Israeli Literary Institutions Over Gaza Conflict

Thousands of writers, including Sally Rooney and Percival Everett, pledge to halt cooperation with Israeli publishers citing alleged human rights violations.

The boycott, organized by the Palestine Festival of Literature, includes refusing Hebrew translations and cooperation with Israeli literary entities.
Signatories criticize Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, prompting a counter-letter from over 1,000 authors and entertainers led by Creative Community for Peace.
The opposing letter condemns the boycott as illiberal, arguing it stifles dialogue and exacerbates antisemitism, which has been rising globally.
Some Jewish authors have faced event cancellations due to their perceived Zionist views, highlighting tensions within the literary community.
Critics of the boycott emphasize the importance of literature as a tool for dialogue and peace, warning against censorship based on identity or political stance.