Australian arts festival apologizes for disinviting Palestinian writer who lauded Oct. 7 - The Times of Israel
Google News • 1/16/2026 – 1/17/2026
Summary
The Australian arts festival has apologized for disinviting Palestinian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah, who praised the events of October 7. This decision led to a boycott by high-profile authors, resulting in the cancellation of the 2026 Adelaide writers’ festival. Following the apology, Pulp agreed to participate in the Adelaide Festival show.
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