Jordanien in Focus: Rima Hassan's Participation Sparks Political Fallout
Jordanien: Rima Hassan's Controversial Protest Participation
Rima Hassan, a member of the France Insoumise elected to the European Parliament, is at the center of controversy due to her participation in a pro-Hamas demonstration in Jordan. On Tuesday, a group of 51 deputies from the Renaissance party sent a letter to European Parliament President Roberta Metsola demanding the lifting of Hassan's parliamentary immunity, as reported by Le Point.
These parliamentarians claim that Hassan is guilty of instigating racial hatred and advocating terrorism through her numerous statements, particularly her recent attendance at the anti-Semitic pro-Hamas protest in Jordan on August 16, 2024.
Political Reactions and Calls for Sanctions
During the protest, broadcasted live on Instagram, Hassan shared images with the caption, “Every Friday, protest day after prayer.” The photos depicted a crowd displaying banners that celebrated the Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, who was recently killed in Tehran.
This group of deputies, initiated by Caroline Yadan and notably backed by government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot, emphasized that Hassan has been continuously involved in promoting anti-Semitic sentiments throughout Europe. They argue that the slogans chanted at the protest in Amman honored Haniyeh while calling for violence against Jews.
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