French Ministers Consider Revoking Rima Hassan’s Citizenship Over Hamas Comments

Two government ministers suggest the possibility of stripping Rima Hassan of her French nationality if convicted of endorsing terrorism.

Rima Hassan, a French MEP from La France Insoumise, stated that the Hamas' actions could be seen as 'legitimate' under international law but condemned their violent tactics, including hostage-taking and civilian attacks.
Her comments have prompted accusations of supporting terrorism from political opponents, including members of the government and the far-right National Rally (RN).
Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has referred Hassan’s remarks to the Paris prosecutor, alleging they constitute 'apology for terrorism.'
Ministers François-Noël Buffet and Patrick Mignola have publicly raised the possibility of revoking Hassan’s French nationality if she is convicted, a move that would require legal and constitutional considerations.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise, has condemned the government's stance, calling it a 'racist persecution' and announcing protests against what he describes as collusion with the far-right.