PEN America cancels awards ceremony due to criticism over Israel-Hamas conflict response.

PEN America canceled its annual literary awards ceremony due to criticism over its response to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Numerous nominees withdrew from the event, citing PEN America's perceived favoritism towards Israel and insufficient support for Palestinian writers and journalists. The organization has established a $100,000 emergency fund for Palestinian writers and called for a ceasefire, but critics argue that these measures are insufficient.

April 22, 2024
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