European Parliament Member Rima Hassan Removes Israeli Flag at Oct. 7 Commemoration Exhibit
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
European Parliament Member Rima Hassan removed Israeli and EU flags from an exhibition commemorating the October 7th massacre. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called the act "shameful and scandalous," while the American Jewish Committee demanded sanctions. Hassan's entry to Israel was previously banned due to her anti-Israel activism.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- MEP Rima Hassan removed Israeli and EU flags from an exhibition honoring October 7th victims.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the act as "shameful and scandalous."
- The American Jewish Committee called for sanctions against Hassan and a full investigation.
- Hassan's entry to Israel was banned in February for advocating boycotts and sanctions.
- She previously participated in flotillas to Gaza and compared Israel to apartheid South Africa.
Rima Hassan, a Member of the European Parliament known for her anti-Israel stances, removed the Israeli and European Union flags from an exhibition commemorating the October 7th massacre. The incident occurred at an exhibition marking three years since the attack. Hassan's entry into Israel was previously banned in February, with the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs citing her public calls for boycotts against companies operating in Israel and her promotion of sanctions against the country. She had also participated in flotillas to Gaza and, in July 2024, compared Israel to apartheid South Africa, advocating for a complete boycott.
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the act as "shameful and scandalous, but unfortunately not surprising." He added that Hassan's disrespect for the institution she serves was evident. Saar praised other Members of the European Parliament who immediately condemned the incident and thanked European Parliament President Roberta Metsola for her determination to handle such offenses with the utmost severity.
The Transatlantic Institute of the American Jewish Committee, a partner in organizing the exhibition, also denounced Hassan, calling the reports "shocking, disturbing, and unacceptable." The institute stated on X that the exhibition honored the victims of the October 7th massacre and that several MEPs had condemned the event. They called for a full investigation and appropriate sanctions, emphasizing zero tolerance for disrespect towards terror victims, democratic institutions, or EU values.
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