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, stating it is impossible for Israeli society to claim no blame for atrocities. This follows a trend of authors and artists declining participation in Israeli events over the conflict.


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