Sally Rooney announced that she will donate her earnings from her books and BBC adaptations to Palestine Action, recently classified as a terrorist organization in the UK. Despite this designation, Rooney stated she supports direct action against genocide. Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, the Palestinian ambassador in Ireland, commended Rooney for highlighting human rights violations in Palestine. UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper characterized Palestine Action as an escalating campaign beyond a typical protest group. The BBC clarified that Rooney is not on their staff and matters of financial support are her own responsibility.
Sally Rooney stated she will donate her earnings from her books and BBC adaptations to support Palestine Action, recently labeled as a terrorist organization in the UK.
Rooney emphasized that if her support makes her a 'supporter of terror' under UK law, she accepts that designation.
Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid praised Rooney for using her platform to raise awareness of human rights violations in Palestine, calling for action to end the occupation.
UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper referred to Palestine Action as more than just a protest group, noting an 'escalating campaign' by the organization.
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