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Dana International defends author JK Rowling in transgender row

“One can agree or disagree, but we must not jump too fast with accusations of transphobia,'' wrote the Eurovision Song Contest winner in defence of the Harry Potter author

June 15, 2020 10:25
Dana International
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Israeli pop star Dana International has defended Harry Potter author J K Rowling after she sparked a bitter row by stating that sex is determined by biology.

The author wrote last week written on Twitter: “If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased.”

Following her tweet, Ms Rowling found herself under sustained attack from some in the LBGT+ community.

But the Eurovision Song Contest winner was quick to defend the author’s comments, saying:’ “Dear J.K. Rowling, I send you love and kisses from Israel.”