EU Lawmaker Filmed Knocking Down Israeli Flag at Parliament Exhibit
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
European Parliament member Rima Hassan was filmed knocking down the Israeli and EU flags during a memorial exhibit for the October 7th events in Brussels. The incident, captured on video and shared online, led to widespread condemnation from fellow lawmakers. They are demanding disciplinary action and sanctions against Hassan for her actions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Rima Hassan, an EU lawmaker, was filmed removing Israeli and EU flags from an exhibit.
- The flags were part of a memorial display for the October 7th events.
- The incident occurred at the European Union institutions in Brussels.
- Video of the event circulated on social media, causing outrage.
- Lawmakers are calling for disciplinary action and sanctions against Hassan.
A serious incident occurred at the European Union institutions in Brussels when Rima Hassan, a Member of the European Parliament representing a far-left party in France, was filmed knocking the Israeli flag and the EU flag to the ground. The flags were displayed as part of a special exhibition commemorating the October 7th events. The incident was recorded and circulated on social media, sparking sharp condemnation from parliament members across various factions. Lawmakers have called on the presidency to initiate immediate disciplinary proceedings and impose severe sanctions on Hassan for disrespecting the memorial exhibit.
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