Frankfurt book fair draws anger after Palestinian writer’s award postponed

The Frankfurt Book Fair and a literary association have faced criticism from international writers after postponing an award for a Palestinian writer and canceling a public discussion with her. The Malaysian government has decided to boycott the fair entirely due to the postponement and the fair’s plan to highlight Israeli voices following the recent conflict with Hamas. Over 600 writers, including Nobel and Booker Prize winners, have condemned the postponement in an open letter.