The Rooney Reversal: A Test for Israel's Culture Sector Sally Rooney has published her novel Intermezzo in Hebrew through November Books, a publisher that adheres to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
This decision marks a significant shift from four years ago, when she declined a translation offer from an Israeli publisher due to its association with the state.
Rooney's reversal raises questions about her role in the BDS movement and the moral implications of working within or outside Israel's cultural establishment.