Rushdie filled with ‘foreboding’ at Israel-Hamas war

FRANKFURT – Author Salman Rushdie on Friday urged a “cessation” in fighting between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, saying he was filled with “horror” and “foreboding”.

Hamas carried out a deadly attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7, killing at least 1,400 people, mostly civilians who were shot, mutilated or burned to death, according to Israeli officials.

In response, Israel launched a relentless bombing campaign on Gaza. At least 3,785 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed, according to the latest toll from the Hamas-run health ministry.

Making a rare public appearance since a near-fatal stabbing attack in the United States last year, Rushdie said he was “filled with horror” at the escalating conflict.

“I am filled with horror about the attack by Hamas,” he told a press conference at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the world’s biggest…