Salman Rushdie Warns of Taliban-like State if Palestine Governed by Hamas

The author criticizes progressive support for Hamas, highlighting concerns over potential authoritarianism and antisemitism.

Rushdie supports a Palestinian state but warns it would currently be controlled by Hamas, resembling a Taliban regime.
He finds it strange that progressive students back Hamas, which he labels a fascist terrorist group.
Rushdie emphasizes the need for protests to address Hamas's role in the conflict.
He acknowledges the emotional response to Gaza's suffering but cautions against antisemitic rhetoric.
Rushdie's comments come as he promotes his new book recounting his 2022 stabbing attack.