Feb 27 • 01:55 UTC 🇲🇽 Mexico El Financiero (ES)

Who is Rami Hassan, the French MEP detained in Israel?

Rima Hassan, a French Member of the European Parliament, has been moved back to Givón prison in Israel after being held under harsh isolation conditions.

Rima Hassan, a French Member of the European Parliament, was recently moved back to Givón prison in Israel after being subjected to isolation conditions deemed inhumane. This follows her detention alongside 11 other activists from the Madleen ship of the Freedom Flotilla. The Palestinian legal group Adalah reported that Hassan had initially been transferred to Neve Tirza prison but was later returned for writing "Free Palestine" on the walls of her detention. Hassan is currently in Givón prison where she awaits potential deportation, refusing to accept the Israeli authorities' decisions regarding her status.

The situation for other activists remains dire, particularly for Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila, who continues to face isolation after being moved to Ayalon prison, also near Tel Aviv. His condition reportedly worsened as he entered into a hunger and thirst strike following his arrest. Both activists are part of a larger movement challenging Israeli policies and advocating for Palestinian rights. Their treatment has garnered international attention, reflecting the broader issues concerning Israel's detention practices and the treatment of activists speaking out for Palestinian sovereignty.

The implications of these detentions extend beyond individual cases; they highlight the ongoing struggles within Israel-Palestine relations and the role of international actors, such as the European Parliament. As calls for Palestine's recognition grow stronger in various parts of the world, the actions of figures like Rima Hassan can spark significant discourse on human rights policies and governmental responses to activism, potentially influencing European Union approaches and policies towards Israel and Palestine in the future.

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