Palestinian American author Susan Abulhawa has filed a lawsuit against the Oxford Union in the United Kingdom, demanding an apology, financial compensation, and the restoration of her full speech after it was censored. Abulhawa participated in a debate on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in November 2024, but the union later removed and edited her speech before reposting it online, omitting her remarks about Zionism and Israel's actions in Lebanon. The Oxford Union cited legal concerns, claiming that some of her comments constituted racial hatred under British law, while Abulhawa argues that the edits amount to politically motivated censorship and have harmed her reputation.

Abulhawa's speech addressed issues such as violence in Gaza, the displacement of Palestinians, and alleged atrocities committed by Israeli forces, which she says have been described as genocide by international officials. She contends that the union's actions contradict its stated commitment to free expression and open debate, and she is suing on grounds including copyright infringement, discrimination, and breach of contract. The Oxford Union has not commented on the legal challenge.