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UK bookstores scramble as Sally Rooney's novels pulled over Palestine Action support

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Briefings

Irish novelist Sally Rooney's books were banned in the UK following her support for the Palestine Action group, which the government banned due to its alleged sabotage of Israeli military assets. British booksellers are scrambling to stock up on her works before distributors run out, as the government imposes up to 14 years in prison for supporting the group.

Key points

• Sally Rooney's books were banned in the UK after she supported the Palestine Action group.
• The government banned the group for allegedly sabotaging Israeli military assets working with Israel.

Context

The UK government banned the Palestine Action group, which practiced non-violent direct action and sabotage against UK military assets believed to be working with the Israeli government. This ban makes support for the group punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

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