Writers withdraw from PEN America literary awards in support of Gaza

PEN America has ‘had no criticism of American complicity in the bombardment of Gaza’ in stark contrast to other national centres of the organisation. Authors and translators say PEN has 'had no. criticism of U.S. complicity in Gaza' in stark. contrast with other national. centres of organisation.

Several writers decline recognition from PEN America in protest over its Israel-Hamas war stance. The organization faces criticisms from numerous writers who are unhappy with its stance on the war in Gaza. PEN's annual spring tradition of high-profile events is being criticized by some writers.

Several writers decline recognition from PEN America in protest over its Israel-Hamas war stance. The organization faces criticisms from numerous writers who are unhappy with its stance on the war in Gaza. PEN's annual spring tradition of high-profile events is being criticized by some writers.

PEN America invites writers who exited festival over Gaza to discuss ‘divergent views’ The writers group is also making a ‘substantial financial contribution’ to fund for distribution to Palestinian writers. PEN will also make a'substantial' financial contribution to the Palestinian writers group.