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Donald Boström / Sweden

Donald Boström (born 30 May 1954) is a Swedish journalist, photographer, and writer. He is known for his writings and photography relating to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. He has also authored several cookbooks.

On 17 August 2009 the tabloid Aftonbladet published an article by Boström, „Våra söner plundras på sina organ“ („Our sons are plundered of their organs“), retelling rumors that Israel was stealing organs from Palestinians that died in custody.

The Swedish and Israeli media were highly critical of the article, and a survey among the cultural editors of the other major Swedish newspapers found that all would have refused the article as it was based on outmoded hearsay and rumors.