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Criticism of David Icke is meant to stop people 'speaking out' over Palestine, says author Alice Walker

The Pulitzer Prize-winner defends reading the antisemitic conspiracy theorist's books

December 20, 2018 09:39
Alice Walker refused to distribute the Oscar-nominated film version of her 1983 novel in apartheid South Africa
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Author Alice Walker has hit back at criticism for recommending a book by notorious antisemite David Icke, saying people are trying to stop those "speaking out in support of the people of Palestine".

Ms Walker caused a a firestorm when she told the New York Times Mr Icke's And the Truth Shall Set You Free was among the books on her nightstand.

Mr Icke, a former BBC sports broadcaster turned conspiracy theorist, is known for his references to “Rothschild Zionists” controlling world events, and promotes the ideas of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion.

According to the Tablet, Mr Icke mentions the word “Jewish” in the book 241 times and “Rothschild” 374 times.