Sally Rooney to issue novel in Hebrew with Israeli publisher who complies with BDS
That move prompted backlash in Israel and beyond, including calls to boycott Rooney’s work, with Israeli bookstore chains reportedly removing some of her books from shelves.
Assessment
Sally Rooney's decision to publish a Hebrew edition through an Israeli publisher that adheres to BDS principles has ignited controversy, with Israeli bookstores reportedly pulling existing titles. The incident underscores the fraught intersection of cultural production and political activism, testing how literary markets navigate consumer backlash and ideological commitments.