US EditionWho Is Rima Hassan, French MP Onboard the Gaza Aid Ship Intercepted by Israel?
- French MEP Rima Hassan and seven others aboard the humanitarian aid ship Madleen were detained by Israeli forces on the night of Sunday, June 8, about 200 kilometres from Gaza's coast.
- The Freedom Flotilla, including Madleen, had left Catania, Italy, on June 3 to challenge Israel's naval blockade and deliver essential supplies to Gaza amid a prolonged humanitarian crisis.
- After detention, the twelve activists were presented with documents demanding they acknowledge illegal entry into Israeli territory; four signed for immediate expulsion while eight, including Hassan, refused and awaited a court hearing.
- Despite Hassan's parliamentary immunity, she has been detained, leading European Parliament President Roberta Metsola to maintain ongoing communication with Israeli officials to safeguard her well-being.
- This incident has sparked protests in France and calls from EU politicians demanding the activists' release and an end to the Gaza blockade, underscoring tensions over international law and humanitarian access.
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The humanitarian boat "Madleen" on which Greta Thunberg and Rima Hassan were located was stolen by Israel. The latter had to arrive in Gaza to help. The Hebrew state denounces a coup de communication, what was it really about? (International).
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