European Parliament Faces Calls to Lift Rima Hassan's Immunity Over Hamas Remarks

94 senators urge action after the French MEP described Hamas's actions as 'legitimate' under international law, sparking widespread condemnation.

Rima Hassan, a French MEP born in a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria, described Hamas's actions as 'legitimate' under international law, prompting outrage across political and public spheres.
94 French senators from the right and center have formally requested European Parliament President Roberta Metsola to initiate proceedings to lift Hassan's parliamentary immunity.
Critics, including government ministers and public figures, argue Hassan's comments amount to an endorsement of terrorism, with some calling for her to face legal consequences.
Debate has arisen around the possibility of revoking Hassan's French nationality, though legal experts note this would render her stateless, as she holds no other nationality.
The controversy has intensified political divisions, with Hassan's supporters denouncing the backlash as a targeted campaign against her and her political party, La France Insoumise.