Woman Posts About Palestine, Police Say No Crime
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Vocabulary
social media ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə noun
websites and apps where people share messages and pictures with others online
Sarah Helm wrote a message on social media about her beliefs.
supports səˈpɔrts verb
agrees with or helps a person, group, or cause
She supports Palestine and wants to help the people there.
popular ˈpɑpjələr adjective
liked or enjoyed by many people
Sally Rooney wrote popular books that many readers enjoy.
illegal ɪˈliːɡəl adjective
against the law; not allowed
Palestine Action became illegal in July 2025 according to the law.
crime kraɪm noun
an action that breaks the law
Police said her message was not a crime and she did nothing wrong.
prison ˈprɪzən noun
a place where people who break the law are kept as punishment
People who help this group can go to prison for 14 years.
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Sarah Helm wrote a message on social media. She supports Palestine. Police looked at her message. They said it was not a crime. She will not be in trouble.
Sally Rooney is a famous writer.
Sally Rooney wrote popular books. She said she will give her money to Palestine Action. Her publisher will not sell her books in the UK now. This is because Palestine Action is against the law.
Palestine Action is illegal.
Palestine Action became illegal in July 2025. The group wants to stop support for Israel. People who help this group can go to prison for 14 years. Sarah Helm's message did not break this law. Police decided she did nothing wrong.
Discussion Questions
- What did Sarah Helm write on social media?
- Why did Sally Rooney's publisher stop selling her books in the UK?
- When did Palestine Action become illegal?
- What is the punishment for supporting Palestine Action?
- Did the police say Sarah Helm broke the law?
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