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David Grossman is an Israeli author. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages.
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Born 25 January 1954 · Q160263
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I actually think it’s a good idea, and I don’t understand the hysteria around it here in Israel. Maybe dealing with a real state, with real obligations, rather than a vague entity like the Palestinian Authority, will have its advantages. Of course, there would need to be very clear conditions: no weapons, and the guarantee of transparent elections from which anyone who advocates violence against Israel is excluded.
But now I can’t help myself – not after what I’ve read in the papers, not after the images I’ve seen, not after speaking with people who’ve been there. This word is an avalanche: once you say it, it just gets bigger, like an avalanche. And it adds even more destruction and suffering,
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“I actually think it’s a good idea, and I don’t understand the hysteria around it here in Israel. Maybe dealing with a real state, with real obligations, rather than a vague entity like the Palestinian Authority, will have its advantages. Of course, there would need to be very clear conditions: no weapons, and the guarantee of transparent elections from which anyone who advocates violence against Israel is excluded.”
“But now I can’t help myself – not after what I’ve read in the papers, not after the images I’ve seen, not after speaking with people who’ve been there. This word is an avalanche: once you say it, it just gets bigger, like an avalanche. And it adds even more destruction and suffering,”
“Of course I am grieving, but my pain is greater than my anger. I am in pain for this country and for what you [Olmert] and your friends are doing to it.”
“There were people who stereotyped me, who considered me this naive leftist who would never send his own children into the army, who didn”
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The Guardian: Israeli author David Grossman says his country is committing genocide in Gaza
“the curse of Israel began with the occupation of the Palestinian territories in 1967”
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Grossman said he believed Israel was committing genocide in Gaza
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Awarded Erasmus Prize (2022).
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The Guardian: More Than I Love My Life by David Grossman review – the personal is political
Awarded Berman Literature Prize for Life Plays With Me (2021).
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Awarded Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2021).
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The Guardian: David Grossman calls on writers to bear witness to pandemic
Awarded Israel Prize (2018).
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Was awarded the Israel Prize for literature
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Awarded International Booker Prize for A Horse Walks Into a Bar (2017).
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The Guardian: Israeli author David Grossman wins Man Booker International prize
Was awarded the Man Booker International Prize in conjunction with his frequent collaborator and translator, Jessica Cohen, for his novel A Horse Walks into a Bar
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Grossman withdrew his candidacy for the Israel Prize for Literature after Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu tried to remove two of the judging panel who he claimed were "anti-Zionist"
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The Guardian: Falling Out of Time by David Grossman – review
Awarded grand prix de l'héroïne Madame Figaro du roman étranger (2012).
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Awarded Brenner Prize (2012).
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Awarded Prix Médicis étranger (2011).
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The Guardian: Bereaved author David Grossman writes novel about loss of a child
Awarded Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association (2010).
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Awarded Albatros Literaturpreis (2010).
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Grossman, his wife, and her family attended demonstrations against the spread of Israeli settlements
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Awarded Geschwister-Scholl-Preis (2008).
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Awarded Ischia International Journalism Award (2007).
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Awarded The EMET Prize for Art, Science and Culture (2007).
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Awarded Bialik Prize (2004).
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Awarded Manès-Sperber-Preis (2002).
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Awarded Sapir Prize for Literature (2001).
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Awarded Bernstein Prize (1993).
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Awarded Nelly Sachs Prize (1991).
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Was sacked for refusing to bury the news that the Palestinian leadership had declared its own state and conceded Israel's right to exist
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Awarded Newman Prize (1979).
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Grossman served in the IDF military intelligence corps
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Born 1954-01-25.
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