Adelaide festival did not dump Jewish columnist from 2024 program despite request from Randa Abdel-Fattah and others
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The Adelaide festival board has confirmed that it did not remove Jewish columnist Thomas Friedman from its 2024 program, despite requests from a group of academics, including Randa Abdel-Fattah. South Australia's premier, Peter Malinauskas, supported the board's decision to retain Friedman while also backing the removal of Abdel-Fattah from this year's lineup. Abdel-Fattah has rejected accusations of hypocrisy regarding her stance on free speech and cultural sensitivity. The situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding representation and free expression in cultural events.
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The Adelaide festival has faced scrutiny over its programming choices, particularly regarding voices from the Palestinian community amid heightened tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict. The festival's decisions are reflective of broader societal debates about free speech, representation, and the impact of lobbying by academics and activists.
This article reflects the views and opinions of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of The Guardian.
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