A Crime in Ramallah, a book by the author, was just released by Al-Moustawasit Publications. The Palestinian authorities confiscated the book on the grounds that it violated morals and public decency, which caused a significant media response. The novel had been banned by a decree from the Palestinian Public Prosecutor, and the author, Abbad Yahya, was called in for investigation. After the announcement of this judgment and its implementation, reactions in cultural circles escalated as intellectuals, authors, and media professionals declared their solidarity with the writer and their stance in support of what they saw as freedom of thought, expression, and creation. On social media, a statement was posted to express rejection of the novel being confiscated.