Sally Rooney will donate her book and BBC adaptation earnings to support Palestine Action, an organization recently declared a terrorist entity in the UK. Rooney stated she would accept being labeled a 'supporter of terror' under UK law for this action. The group's recent activities include protests against Israeli actions in Palestine. Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, Palestinian ambassador in Ireland, commended Rooney for her efforts to address human rights violations. In contrast, the UK government emphasized the law regarding support for proscribed organizations versus legitimate protest.
Sally Rooney will donate her earnings from books and BBC adaptations to support Palestine Action, recently proscribed as a terrorist organization in the UK.
Support for Palestine Action makes me a 'supporter of terror' under UK law, so be it, said Rooney, emphasizing her commitment to direct action against genocide.
Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid praised Rooney for using her voice to highlight international law violations in Palestine, hoping it results in actions against Israeli actions.
The UK Prime Minister's spokesman clarified the difference between supporting a proscribed organization under the Terrorism Act and legitimate protests.
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