Bob LeFridge 
Following the Bondi terrorism attack and in a misjudged attempt to please Zionists, the Adelaide Writers' Festival "disinvited" Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Because she's Palestinian.
In the resulting kerfuffle, three board members and the Festival chairperson have resigned, a major sponsor has withdrawn and more than fifty contributors have pulled out of the festival. The latest to cancel is Dame Jacinda Ardern.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-12/future-of-adelaide-writers-week-hangs-in-balance/106219462
Future of Adelaide Writers' Week 'hangs in the balance' following removal of Randa Abdel-Fattah
The future of Adelaide Writers' Week (AWW) remains unclear as Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah says she is considering her legal options. Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is among those who will no longer appear at the event.
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