Basim Khandaqji Palestinian Author Imprisoned in Israel Wins Top Arabic Fiction Prize
Basim Khandaqji, a Palestinian author imprisoned two decades ago within Israeli borders, claimed a coveted accolade for Arabic literature on Sunday, clinching the 2024 International Prize for Arabic Fiction with his captivating novel, “A Mask, the Colour of the Sky”. The prestigious honor was bestowed upon him at a distinguished ceremony held in Abu Dhabi….