The New York Times Magazine forced award-winning staff writer Jazmine Hughes to resign after she signed a letter supporting Palestine, which the media called a violation of “editorial policies”, Anadolu Agency reports.

Hughes resigned from the magazine after signing a letter expressing support for Palestinians and protesting Israel’s siege of Gaza.

Hughes’ resignation was announced by Jake Silverstein, the editor of The New York Times Magazine, in an email to staff members.

“While I respect that she has strong convictions, this was a clear violation of The Times’s policy on public protest,” said Silverstein, adding “this policy, which I fully support, is an important part of our commitment to independence”.