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Sally Rooney's books no longer sold in UK over support for banned pro-Palestinian group

Irish novelist Sally ⁠Rooney's books will ​no longer be sold in Britain over her plans to use her royalties ​to support Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group banned as a terrorist organisation, Rooney and her publisher said on Wednesday. The bestselling author, known for novels including "Normal People" and "Conversations with ​Friends", has ‌been a vocal supporter of Palestine Action, including after ⁠it was proscribed by the British government under terrorism laws last year.

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US journalist injured during Israeli settler attack on West Bank olive harvest

About 80 Israeli settlers set fire to olive trees and threw stones at Palestinians in a West Bank village Friday, injuring at least two people, including a US photojournalist with The Washington Post. The coordinated attack came as violence by settlers is on the rise during the olive harvest in the occupied Palestinian territory.

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Election delay 'a terrible disappointment', Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlawi says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlawi called the postponement of the first legislative elections in 20 years to September 2027 "a terrible disappointment" for a generation that has never had a chance to vote. He also dismissed the citing of Israeli restrictions as an excuse, pointing instead to a "rejection" of change among ageing Palestinian leaders.

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