Sally Rooney Books Withdrawn From UK Sale Over Palestine Action Support
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Irish author Sally Rooney's books will be withdrawn from sale in the UK after her publisher, Faber, determined that continuing to distribute them could violate British terrorism laws due to Rooney's financial support for the designated group Palestine Action. The decision follows Rooney's public pledge to direct proceeds from her work to the organization, which is banned in the UK but not in Ireland. Faber stated that UK legislation prevents them from transferring royalties to Rooney, making continued sales untenable. The move comes amid Rooney's support for a legal challenge against Palestine Action's designation.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in the UK due to her support for Palestine Action.
- Her publisher, Faber, cited British terrorism legislation as the reason for the withdrawal.
- Rooney had pledged to direct proceeds from her work to the designated group Palestine Action.
- UK law prohibits providing funds suspected of being used for terrorism.
- Faber cannot legally transfer author earnings from UK book sales to Rooney.
- Rooney has previously supported boycotts against Israel and a legal challenge to the group's ban.
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