‘A moral crisis’: how the Sydney writers’ festival grappled with the Israel-Gaza war

"At the Sydney Writers' Festival, art and conflict intertwined, offering a space where writers grappled with ethical dilemmas tied to political correctness. Personal stories from Jewish Australian artists revealed the complexities of global conflict as they shared their journeys through displacement and resilience. The festival highlighted tensions between advocates for Palestinian rights and critics of Israeli policies, with some calling for caution against weaponizing art or politics."