French MEP Detained in Israel After Gaza Aid Mission

French MEP Rima Hassan Among Four Detained in Israel After Gaza Aid Mission On June 10th, 2025, four French citizens were detained in Israel after arriving on a humanitarian aid ship bound for Gaza. Among them is Rima Hassan, a prominent member of the European Parliament representing France. The group refused to sign an expulsion order upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. According to an RTL report, the four were transferred to a detention center. The incident underscores the complex geopolitical situation surrounding Gaza and the ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine. The refusal of the French citizens to sign the expulsion order raises questions about the legality of the operation and the treatment of humanitarian workers in the region. "They are currently being held administratively," explained a source close to the situation, "pending a court appearance in the coming days." The French diplomatic services are actively involved in the case, maintaining contact with the detainees until their return to France. The situation highlights the risks faced by those involved in humanitarian aid efforts in conflict zones. The outcome of the case will likely have implications for future humanitarian aid missions to the region.