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Beersheba Cancels Arab-Hebrew Book Fair After Right-Wing Pressure
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100% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened
Beersheba canceled an Arab-Hebrew book fair planned for June 18 to 19, 2026, after pressure from the right-wing group B’Tsalmo. The organizers, backed by legal groups, said they will seek court intervention and condemned the move as a blow to free speech.
- 01Beersheba canceled a June 18 to 19 Arab-Hebrew book fair after right-wing pressure.
- 02Organizers said they will challenge the cancellation in court.
- 03The event had already received final approval on June 12.
- 04Officials cited security sensitivity and community concerns.
- 05B’Tsalmo said the fair had no place in Israel.
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