Sarah Helm doubles down as pro-Israel groups urge police action and Zack Polanski praises her 'bravery'

Journalist and author Sarah Helm is facing calls from pro-Israel groups for a Metropolitan Police investigation following a social media post regarding the support of Palestine by authors. Helm, who is married to UK national security adviser Jonathan Powell, has remained defiant in the face of these demands, doubling down on her position. The controversy centers on her public backing of Irish author Sally Rooney, whose books have reportedly been withdrawn from circulation.

Green Party politician Zack Polanski has publicly supported Helm, describing her actions as brave and characterizing her comments as common sense. The situation highlights ongoing tensions regarding public discourse on the Israel-Palestine conflict and the intersection of political activism and the literary community.