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400 Writers Demand Gaza Ceasefire, Condemn Violence

5/31/2025

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More than 400 prominent writers, including Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan, have united in a powerful open letter calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, condemning Israel's military actions as "genocidal." They advocate for collective action against the violence while firmly opposing antisemitism. In response, Israel defends its operations as necessary measures against Hamas after the tragic events of October 7, 2023.

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More than 400 prominent writers, including Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan, have united in a powerful open letter calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, condemning Israel's military actions as "genocidal." They advocate for collective action against the violence while firmly opposing antisemitism. In response, Israel defends its operations as necessary measures against Hamas after the tragic events of October 7, 2023.