EU Lawmaker Rima Hassan Admits Removing Israeli Flag at October 7 Memorial
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
European Parliament member Rima Hassan admitted to removing an Israeli flag from an October 7 memorial at the European Parliament, stating the EU flag also fell. Her office said the act was a protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar denounced Hassan for the incident.
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- Rima Hassan admitted removing an Israeli flag from an October 7 memorial at the European Parliament.
- Hassan's office stated the action was a protest against Israel's 'ongoing genocide' in Gaza.
- The EU flag also fell during the incident, according to Hassan.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemned Hassan for the removal.
- The memorial honored victims of the October 7 Hamas attack.
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