Margaret Atwood retweets ‘handmaids’ from Israeli protest

At yesterday’s protest, a group of women dressed up as handmaids from Margaret Atwood’s book “The Handmaid’s Tale” about a fictional future society that oppresses women.

Atwood appears to have noticed, retweeting a post on the demonstrators that said: “Over 20 handmaids reminded 100K Israelis protesting against judicial reform weakening the high court of justice what can happen when a group of fanatical religious men takes over. Thanks for the inspiration. We will not allow this to happen in Israel to any woman.”

@MargaretAtwood Over 20 handmaids reminded 100K Israelis protesting against judicial reform weakening the high court of justice what can happen when a group of fanatical religious men takes over. Thanks for the inspiration.We will not allow this to happen in Israel to any woman. pic.twitter.com/NkATT4Gavi

— Tal Sarig (@talsarig) February 13, 2023