Anti-Israel author Sally Rooney partners with BDS-compliant publisher
Irish author Sally Rooney allows a Hebrew translation of her novel via an anti-Zionist publisher backing the BDS movement.
Assessment
Sally Rooney's decision to license a Hebrew translation through a publisher that supports the BDS movement introduces a political dimension to the literary distribution of her work in Israel. This choice may affect how her novels are received by both supporters and opponents of the boycott. Watch for reactions from Israeli cultural institutions and booksellers.