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The write-up discusses the controversy surrounding Adania Shibli's novel "Minor Detail." Originally written in Arabic in 2017 and translated into English by Elisabeth Jaquette, the novel narrates the 1949 rape and murder of a Palestinian Bedouin girl by Israeli soldiers. Despite receiving acclaim and winning the LiBeraturpreis in Germany, the award ceremony was canceled at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2023 due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The piece explores the ensuing debates over the novel's portrayal of Israel, with critics alleging negativity and others praising its merits. It delves into the broader context of Germany's stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting tensions and controversies within cultural institutions. The article provides insights into the novel's plot, its critical reception, and the author's exploration of silence, absence, and historical events in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The cancellation's impact on dialog
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