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Spanish Festival Cancels Jewish Author Over Anti-Boycott Stance

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By עמית אטיאס

First reported by Kan News · 15 hours ago

What happened

The Granada Festival in Spain canceled Argentine-Jewish author Ariana Harwicz's participation due to her opposition to boycotting Israel. Organizers cited complaints from pro-Palestinian groups, while seven participating authors supported the exclusion, alleging Harwicz held controversial views on Israel and Palestine.

  • 01Spanish festival canceled Jewish author Ariana Harwicz's participation.
  • 02Cancellation followed pro-Palestinian group complaints.
  • 03Author opposed cultural boycott of Israel.
  • 04Seven festival authors supported the exclusion.
  • 05University of Granada opposed the cancellation.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsUniversity Network for Palestine, Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain, Argentine Forum Against Antisemitism
PlacesSpain, Granada, Israel, Ukraine, Gaza, Argentina

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · Hebrew58 minutes ago
Spanish Festival Cancels Jewish Author Over Anti-Boycott Stance
N12Center · Hebrew58 minutes ago
Spanish Festival Cancels Jewish Author Over Anti-Boycott Stance
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew15 hours ago
Argentine Author Removed From Spanish Festival Over Anti-Boycott Stance

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