Monday 18 October 2021

Sally Rooney blocks translation of her novel into Hebrew

 If you’re explaining you’re losing.  That’s a poor lookout for ‘hasbara’ which means explanation in Hebrew but they can’t help pleading their case with an unlikely uniformity of scolding accusation which must include anti-semitism and why are we Israelis being singled out when there are some many other bad actors you neglect.  Consider it a compliment that you are open to moral persuasion and the mild sanctions that underline the seriousness of your confiscation and extirpation.

Sally Rooney is blocking the translation of her latest novel into Hebrew on B.D.S. grounds a move that is popular in Ireland.  I wonder why.  I once bought a packet of double edged blades from Israel by mistake.  The good news is that they were useless.

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