Harry Potter and the boycott of Israel: JK Rowling’s latest spell in politics

After signing an open letter opposing a cultural boycott of Israel, the author has revealed what the Wizarding War can teach us about the Middle East

Is it fair to compare the Israeli government to Death Eaters? Is Binyamin Netanyahu more like Severus Snape or Lord Voldemort? No, this isn’t a trick question, although the appearance of “Israel” and “Harry Potter” in the same headlines made it feel like Clickbait Christmas had come early this week.

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