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Arts festival embroiled in row over Palestinian speaker

British Council and Arts Council England say they have looked into the inclusion of a Palestinian comic artist, who has allegedly created antisemitic artworks, as a key speaker of an arts festival they fund.

Patrick Jowett
3 min read

An arts festival has defended its decision to invite a Palestinian comic artist who has been accused of creating antisemitic works as a key speaker.
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