Sally Rooney

Sally Rooney is a novelist who has recently been in the news for her support of Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian direct action group. The group targets organizations they believe are complicit in arming Israel. Rooney has publicly hailed a recent High Court ruling that deemed the UK government's attempt to ban Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws as unlawful and a victory for civil liberties. This ruling came after ministers suffered a legal defeat when judges found the proscription disproportionate. Rooney is also among dozens of global writers and scholars who have signed a declaration of solidarity with Palestine Action prisoners currently on hunger strike. Her support highlights the intersection of political activism and the literary world, and her stance contributes to the ongoing debate surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and freedom of expression.