What is Palestine Action? Sally Rooney Books to No Longer Be Sold in U.K. Over Ties to Group
Sally Rooney’s publisher said the Irish author will no longer sell her books in the U.K. after the country banned a pro-Palestinian group she promised to financially support.
Sally Rooney, a renowned Irish author, has faced controversy after her publisher, Faber, announced that her books will no longer be available for sale in the United Kingdom due to her financial support for the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action. The group was recently banned by the British government as a terrorist organization, primarily for its property damage and disruption tactics, which aim to halt the supply of weapons to Israel and end what it perceives as British complicity in Israel's "genocide" of Palestinians.
Rooney had pledged to donate royalties from her bestselling novels, including "Intermezzo" and "Normal People," to the group. Her publisher cited current U.K. legislation as the reason for the decision, stating that being unable to pass on earnings to Rooney is an "unconscionable situation." The ban has sparked a debate over the British government's use of terrorism powers to target a group primarily known for its direct action approach.
The controversy has also raised concerns about free speech and the application of counterterrorism laws against political protest.
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