In an unforgettable moment of dignity and resilience, Rima Hassan, the French-Palestinian Member of the European Parliament, returned to the frontlines of struggle in the heart of Paris. Her arrest and deportation by the Tel Aviv authorities did not shake her determination — it only made her stronger and more resolute.

On the evening of June 12, 2025, Rima arrived at Roissy Airport in Paris to an emotional popular and official welcome. She had been deported after taking part in a humanitarian mission aboard the "Madeleine" aid ship headed to besieged Gaza.

Her return was no ordinary trip. It symbolized the homecoming of a woman who carries the pulse of the Palestinian cause in her voice and a message of defiance in every step — challenging a system that tries to silence the truth.

Words Blended with Pain and Pride

During a massive gathering in Place de la République in Paris, chants of solidarity filled the air. Protesters stood in support of their representative, who was arrested and interrogated simply for trying to deliver food and medicine to besieged children. Addressing the crowd with a voice mixing pain with pride, Rima declared:

"What happened to me is just a glimpse of what Palestinians endure every day. We ask only for justice — and justice should not be denied at borders."

Rima Hassan wasn’t just a politician on a humanitarian mission; she was a voice for the voiceless, a reflection of a restless European conscience tired of prolonged silence. Though accused of incitement and “causing anxiety among passengers,” the truth was clear: Rima was trying to break a blockade on a people living under occupation — and she was paying the price for her courage.

Today, Rima stands as a symbol of the power of words and peaceful political resistance in the face of oppression. With this stance, she writes a new chapter in global solidarity with Palestine — proving that the fight for justice knows no nationality and no borders can stop it.

Rima Hassan, daughter of the Palestinian diaspora, never forgot her roots or abandoned her duty as a European MP. In her return lies a message of hope for all who believe that a voice alone is not enough — because sometimes, a voice is louder than armies.

The "Madeleine" Ship: A Message of Peace and Resistance Across the Seas

Amid a sea burdened by blockade and international silence, the ship Madeleine set sail carrying activists of various nationalities and a humanitarian mission that refused compromise: to break the siege on Gaza. Madeleine was more than a vessel — it became a symbol of peaceful civil resistance, a message to the world that denying suffering is no solution.

Aboard it, hope met outrage, justice joined determination — and among its passengers was French-Palestinian MP Rima Hassan, who faced arrest and deportation for her participation.

Madeleine carried relief supplies — but also carried within it the unyielding will of a people who cannot be broken, and the voices of free people around the world who chose to stand with truth, no matter the consequences.