French MEP Rima Hassan Sparks Outrage Over 7/10 Memorial Exhibit
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
French Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan allegedly removed Israeli and EU flags from an exhibition honoring October 7th victims at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the act as shameful and disrespectful, while Parliament President Roberta Metsola vowed a severe response. Hassan's office confirmed flag removal but denied stepping on it, with the latter claim under investigation.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- French MEP Rima Hassan allegedly removed Israeli and EU flags from a 7/10 memorial exhibit in Strasbourg.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called the act "shameful, insolent, but unfortunately not surprising."
- Hassan's office confirmed she removed the Israeli flag in protest but denied stepping on it.
- European Parliament President Roberta Metsola stated the allegations are being taken very seriously.
- The incident occurred during a visit by Hassan to the exhibition at the European Parliament.
- Hassan is a prominent pro-Palestinian voice within the EU.
A French Member of the European Parliament, Rima Hassan, has caused a significant controversy after allegedly removing Israeli and EU flags displayed at an exhibition commemorating the victims of the October 7th massacre. The incident occurred on Tuesday during a visit to the exhibition, which was being held at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. While some reports suggest Hassan may have stepped on the flags, this is currently under investigation.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar strongly condemned the act, calling it "shameful, insolent, but unfortunately not surprising." He stated that Hassan's alleged actions demonstrate a profound lack of respect for the institution she serves. Saar commended the European Parliament members who immediately denounced the incident and thanked Parliament President Roberta Metsola for her firm stance and assurance that the matter would be dealt with severely.
Hassan's office confirmed she removed the Israeli flag in protest of the exhibition but denied she stepped on it. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola stated that the allegations are being taken very seriously.
Hassan, a 34-year-old French-Palestinian lawyer, was born in the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria and moved to France as a child. She was elected to the European Parliament representing the "Unbowed France" party and has become a prominent figure advocating for Palestinian rights and criticizing Israeli policies within the EU.
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