How is censorship affecting Palestinian literature and cultural institutions?

Palestinian cultural institutions are facing an alarming Orwellian approach to censorship that threatens to eliminate libraries, bookshops, and other cultural spaces. This systematic elimination of access to literature reflects a broader attempt to suppress Palestinian identity and history through book censorship. The Palestinian bookseller warns that this concerning trend should worry not only Palestinians but everyone who values peace, freedom, and democracy. This form of cultural erasure represents a significant threat to fundamental ideals of free expression and access to knowledge, making it an issue of universal concern rather than just a regional problem.