Irish author Sally Rooney’s books have been removed from shelves in the United Kingdom following her public endorsement of a banned terrorist organization. Rooney, 35, known for her best-selling novel *Normal People*, announced last year that she intended to donate proceeds from her book sales in the UK to Palestine Action, a group classified as a terrorist organization by British authorities.

Under UK law, providing financial support to proscribed terrorist groups carries a maximum penalty of up to 14 years in prison. Rooney acknowledged the potential legal ramifications of her position, stating that she has been transparent about her views and is prepared to face any resulting consequences.

In response to the controversy, Rooney’s publisher, Faber, confirmed that her books will continue to be available in other markets outside the UK. However, they did not specify whether the suspension of sales in Britain is temporary or permanent.

The decision to pull Rooney’s works from UK retailers reflects the publisher’s and booksellers’ compliance with legal and regulatory pressures related to counterterrorism measures. At the same time, it raises broader questions about the intersection of political expression and commercial activities in the literary world.

Rooney’s public support for Palestine Action, an activist group focused on direct action against infrastructure linked to Israeli arms production, has drawn both criticism and support. While some view the group’s tactics as legitimate forms of civil disobedience, the British government classifies it as a terrorist entity, making any financial assistance subject to criminal prosecution.

No further comments have been issued by Rooney or her representatives since the removal of her books from UK shelves was reported. The situation remains a notable example of the legal and ethical complexities authors face when their political stances intersect with national security concerns.