The Israeli academic and cultural establishment has always been keen on securing a place for Israel in the global academic and cultural arena as part of its untiring efforts to make Israel appear as a normal state and society.  The Israeli establishment has developed a “tradition” of honoring international academics and cultural figures through prizes, such as the Wolf Prize, the Dan David Prize, and the Jerusalem Prize, which are awarded every year.  In such events, the Israeli branding machine goes into full gear, bestowing international scholars, artists and writers

Dear Antonio Munoz Molina,

 The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) is extremely disappointed by the news that you intend to accept the Israeli Wolf Prize in May, at a time when the international movement to boycott Israel is gaining ground in response to Israel’s flagrant violations of international law and the human rights of Palestinians.  We appeal to you to reject this prize, and to reflect upon the implications