JM Coetzee boycotts Jerusalem writers festival over Gaza conflict

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Nobel laureate JM Coetzee has refused to attend the Jerusalem International Writers Festival due to Israel's actions in Gaza. Coetzee cited Israel's "genocidal campaign" in Gaza as the reason for his withdrawal, stating it is disproportionate to the October 7th provocation. This follows a trend of authors and artists declining participation in Israeli events over the conflict.


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