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Australian literary festival drops Palestinian author citing need for 'cultural sensitivity' after Bondi attack
SOURCE:Haaretz|BY:Ben Kroll
The move by the Adelaide Writers' Week Festival Board prompted over 50 writers and figures to boycott the festival, leading to the resignation of three board members and its chair
The Adelaide Writers' Week Festival Board said Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah would not take part in the event, citing 'cultural sensitivity' concerns, triggering fierce backlash that led to board resignations and dozens of authors and public figures withdrawing