PEN America defends Israel article that triggered president's resignation

PEN America, a free expression advocacy group, is defending a recent article about Israeli and Jewish writers that prompted its president to resign. A co-chief executive said the article had been "critical" to pursue. The controversy has sparked a wider debate about the organisation's editorial direction and limits of free expression.

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