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"The decision to axe Sabsabi follows an unfavorable article in the Australian linking his past work with alleged antisemitism. The article singled out Sabsabi for boycotting the 2022 Sydney Festival after organizers accepted AU$20,000 from the Israeli government. The cancellation has sparked widespread criticism, with many artists and institutions supporting Sabsabi's reinstatement."
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