Who is Rima Hassan, French MP onboard the Gaza aid ship intercepted by Israel?

Who is Rima Hassan, French MP onboard the Gaza aid ship intercepted by Israel?

French-Palestinian Parliamentarian Rima Hassan was among 12 people aboard the Gaza-bound humanitarian ship, Madleen, that was ‘kidnapped’ by Israeli forces early on Monday. The British-flagged vessel was sailing to Gaza, carrying humanitarian aid. Israeli Ministry described it as “the ‘selfie yacht’ of the ‘celebrities,’” and said all will be sent back to their respective countries. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was also aboard the vessel

European Parliamentarian Rima Hassan has been nicknamed “Lady Gaza”—a label coined by a comedian who portrayed her as being ‘obsessed’ with Palestine. File image/AFP