How is the Israeli government attempting to suppress Palestinian cultural identity?

The Israeli government is systematically trying to shrink spaces where Palestinian cultural identity is expressed or articulated. According to the Palestinian bookseller, this effort follows a long tradition of attempting to restrict Palestinian cultural expression, with Israel perceiving a significant risk in any institutions or places where Palestinian identity is celebrated. The government's approach involves deliberately targeting areas where Palestinian cultural identity might flourish, with the explicit goal to 'crush' these expressions. This suppression represents part of a broader strategy to limit Palestinian cultural narratives, ultimately threatening not just Palestinian identity but democratic values and intellectual freedom.