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Anti-Israel novelist’s new book includes minor Israeli character, prompts online backlash

Rebecca 'R. F.' Kuang is accused of 'normalizing Israel,' following leak of excerpt from 'Taipei Story' in which an unnamed musician is identified as Israeli; some cancel preorders The post Anti-Israel novelist’s new book includes minor Israeli character, prompts online backlash

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Anti-Israel novelist’s new book includes minor Israeli character, prompts online backlashRebecca 'R. F.' Kuang is accused of 'normalizing Israel,' following leak of excerpt from 'Taipei Story' in which an unnamed musician is identified as Israeli; some cancel preorders The post Anti-Israel novelist’s new book includes minor Israeli character, prompts online backlash
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