Etgar Keret on cultural boycotts and Jewish identity

In a personal essay for Süddeutsche Zeitung, Israeli writer Etgar Keret reflects on cultural boycotts, framing them through his identity as a 'whiny Jew' who feels undeserving of the controversy. The piece, titled 'Kann man Kunst bestrafen?' (Can art be punished?), explores the tensions between artistic freedom and political protest. Keret, known for his short stories and films, questions the efficacy and morality of boycotting artists based on nationality or politics. The essay appears in the German newspaper's culture section and touches on broader debates about cultural diplomacy and censorship. Keret does not endorse or reject specific boycotts but instead examines the emotional and ethical dimensions of such actions.