Ariana Harwicz's Invitation Withdrawn by University of Granada Over Gaza Genocide Denial

The University of Granada has rescinded its invitation to Argentine writer Ariana Harwicz for a conference series taking place these days, following her denial of the genocide against the Palestinian people. Harwicz, who is of Jewish origin and resides in France, has actively campaigned through public texts and private letters against what she describes as a boycott or "chic hostility" by intellectuals toward Israel. The decision has sparked debate about freedom of expression, with some arguing it protects all opinions while others assert limits, particularly in public institutions and regarding the massacre in Gaza. The withdrawal serves as a case study of how cultural institutions respond to the ongoing tragedy, balancing ideological positions and the capacity to act. The article, part of the Cultura newsletter, examines the collision of rights within democracy and culture, highlighting the tensions between free speech and institutional responsibility in the context of the Palestinian genocide.