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Sally Rooney's books withdrawn in U.K. over author's support for designated terror group Palestine Action
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Irish author Sally Rooney and her publisher Faber have agreed to stop supplying her books to UK retailers due to her public support for Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organization in Britain.
- Faber stated that UK legislation prevents them from passing earnings from book sales to Rooney, making continued sales untenable.
- Rooney has declared her intention to use proceeds from her work to support Palestine Action, which could expose her and her publisher to prosecution under British anti-terrorism laws.
- Palestine Action, designated a terrorist organization in July 2025, is known for direct actions against arms manufacturers and defense infrastructure, including a costly attack on RAF Brize Norton air base.
- The ban on Palestine Action has led to widespread protests and arrests in the UK, with ongoing legal challenges to the group's designation as a terrorist organization.
