French far-left MEP Rima Hassan arrested over X post justifying attack on Israeli airport

02/04/2026 newslab

Rima Hassan during the plenary session and votes of the european parliament, in Strasbourg, on February 10, 2026. (photo credit: Magali Cohen / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images)

French media reported authorities had arrested Hassan and detained her in custody because they suspected the post made on March 26 could be construed as showing support for terrorism.

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