Ibrahim Nasrallah

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Ibrahim Nasrallah's literary career is marked by two major international prizes. The 2018 Arabic Booker for The Second War of the Dog placed him at the forefront of contemporary Arabic fiction, while the 2026 Neustadt Prize, often called the 'American Nobel,' recognized his lifetime contribution to world literature. He is one of only a handful of Arab writers to receive the Neustadt, and his work has been translated into over a dozen languages, bringing the Palestinian narrative to a global audience.

AwardsNasrallah won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction in 2018 for The Second War of the Dog, a dystopian novel set in Palestine. In 2026, he received the Neustadt International Prize for Literature, a major global honor presented by World Literature Today. These two awards highlight his standing as one of the most important Arab writers of his generation.

Honours & Distinctions

Jerusalem Award for Culture and Creativity

Palestinian cultural institutions·Unknown

Recognizes his contributions to Palestinian culture.

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World Literature Today

2026

Cover feature following Neustadt Prize win

Records & Feats

First Arab writer to win the Neustadt Prize

Historic First·2026

Nasrallah is the first Arab writer to receive the Neustadt International Prize for Literature, as of 2026.