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Rima Hassan, a Palestinian-born MEP and fierce advocate for the Palestinian cause, faces trial in France for allegedly glorifying terrorism after sharing a quote attributed to a 1972 attacker — a move prosecutors call an apology for violence, while Hassan insists it’s about resistance philosophy and a political crackdown on pro-Palestinian speech. Born stateless in a Syrian refugee camp, she’s long championed Palestinian rights, even defending Hamas’s actions as legitimate responses to occupation. Her prosecution, she claims, is retaliation for her activism — and she’s rallied allies, including European Parliament President Metsola, who reportedly backed her. An op-ed by prominent figures calls the case part of a broader campaign to silence conscience-driven discourse. As France heads toward a presidential election, Hassan’s party plans to center Palestine in their campaign — a move she believes has already won public support, making her trial a symbolic attack on free speech. Her defense hinges on intent: she never endorsed violence, but sought to spark debate — now facing a legal battle she says is part of a systematic effort to muzzle dissent.

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