Australian literary fest faces boycott after dropping Palestinian activist
The Times of Israel••world
Key Points:
- The Adelaide Writers’ Week festival in Australia removed Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from its lineup, citing concerns her inclusion would be "not culturally sensitive" following the Bondi massacre.
- The decision came after Abdel-Fattah criticized the political exploitation of the Bondi attack, which was carried out by gunmen motivated by Islamic State ideology, leading to accusations of anti-Palestinian racism.
- Nearly 50 writers, including notable figures like Zadie Smith and Yanis Varoufakis, announced they would boycott the festival in protest of Abdel-Fattah’s removal.
- The Jewish Community Council of South Australia supported the removal, while the progressive Jewish Council of Australia condemned it, highlighting divisions within the community.
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