At this point of its prolonged occupation of Palestine, Israel has only continued its attacks on Gaza despite the ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, as part of its BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) strategy, the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) calls for a boycott of the Frankfurt Book Fair, where the Philippines is Guest of Honor this year. On International Book Day (April 2), publishers in the Philippines and abroad discuss the Frankfurt Book Fair in the Philippine context, BDS and PACBI principles as applied to the call for boycotting the Fair, and how publishers and bookmakers worldwide can contribute to the struggle for justice and liberation in Palestine. The Philippines' export-oriented/import-dependent book industry is critiqued, the Fair's complicity in the genocide is scrutinized, and the need for building a critical mass is discussed.With Paper Trail Projects and Publishers for Palestine.

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