Influential cultural figures around the world praise Barcelona’s suspension of ties with Israel

Look at the amazing list of signatures.

“Actors Mark Ruffalo, Susan Sarandon, Viggo Mortensen and Alia Shawkat, authors Arundhati Roy, Naomi Klein and 2022 Nobel laureate for literature Annie Ernaux are among more than 50 public figures to welcome the mayor of Barcelona’s suspension of ties with official Israeli institutions. 

Last week, Ada Colau, the mayor of Barcelona (pictured below), announced the suspension which includes canceling Barcelona’s twinning agreement with Tel Aviv, until ‘Israeli authorities end the systematic violation against the Palestinian population and fully comply with international law’ ”. 

photo of Ada Colau by Dave Stelfox