Rima Hassan
Coverage of Rima Hassan in the Nexus archive.
- Rima Hassan denounces 'political and judicial harassment' over Israel criticism
Rima Hassan, a French-Palestinian member of the European Parliament, faces trial for 'apology for terrorism' over her criticism of Israel and a post quoting Kozo Okamoto, a militant linked to a 1972 attack. She alleges political and judicial harassment, citing disproportionate surveillance and 16 legal cases, 13 of which were dismissed.
- Leftist MEP Rima Hassan says her terrorism trial is about silencing pro-Palestinian voices
French Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan faces trial for sharing a quote attributed to Kōzō Okamoto, a militant linked to a 1972 Israeli airport attack, which prosecutors allege constitutes an apology for terrorism. Hassan argues the case is politically motivated and aims to silence pro-Palestinian voices, emphasizing her advocacy for Palestinian rights and resistance philosophy.
- France’s far-left Mélenchon ‘plays with fire’ on Palestinian support
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a far-left French presidential candidate, is gaining poll strength through pro-Palestinian rhetoric, which experts warn risks antisemitism. His party, France Unbowed, won local elections in Saint-Denis and Roubaix but faces criticism for anti-Zionist statements and refusing to label Hamas as terrorist. Party members have justified Palestinian armed struggle as legitimate under international law, sparking legal and political backlash.