Edward Said, a leading advocate for the Palestinian cause and a Columbia University professor, has died. The author of more than a dozen books, Said was an outspoken critic of Israel, and he used his intellectual standing to promote the Palestinian cause. The publication of his memoir several years ago caused a stir when it turned out that Said had fabricated a significant part of his family history in an attempt to paint Israel in a bad light.
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