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Senator King Condemns Gaza Blockade; Writers Call for Boycott

8/7/2025

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Senator Condemns Blockade

Senator Angus King has condemned Israel's blockade of Gaza, labeling it a "deliberately induced famine" and withdrawing his support for Netanyahu's policies. In solidarity, over 200 writers, including the renowned Zadie Smith, are calling for a boycott of Israel, highlighting the urgent need for aid as hunger-related deaths surge amid the humanitarian crisis.

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PEN America Faces Backlash

PEN America is under fire after firing an employee who spoke out against the organization's silence on Israel's actions in Gaza. This controversial decision raises questions about PEN's commitment to free expression and its role in amplifying marginalized voices, revealing a troubling pattern of suppressing pro-Palestinian viewpoints in American literary communities.

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Senator Condemns Blockade

Senator Angus King has condemned Israel's blockade of Gaza, labeling it a "deliberately induced famine" and withdrawing his support for Netanyahu's policies. In solidarity, over 200 writers, including the renowned Zadie Smith, are calling for a boycott of Israel, highlighting the urgent need for aid as hunger-related deaths surge amid the humanitarian crisis.

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