Melanchon hacked in Roissy by activists against anti-Semitism on his return from Lebanon

Politics – Jean-Luc Mélenchon was entitled to a welcome committee at the airport, but not one he would have really liked. The leader of France Insomis was returning from a trip to Lebanon this Wednesday, January 17, when he was attacked by anti-Semitic activists at Roissy airport.

The movement that claimed responsibility for the action, the Nous Vivarones collective, posted videos on its Twitter account. As you can see below, about ten people hold signs written in Arabic and chant: “Rebels, thank you Hamas! »

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, for his part, remains silent, continuing to drag his wheeled suitcase down the corridor and staring at the airport signs without giving the demonstrators a glance.

Criticized the LFI’s position on Hamas

Mu Parisian, The set specifies: “Our aim is to condemn the support of certain rebels, certain elected officials of our country, for terrorist organizations like Hamas or Hezbollah.” Hamas is officially designated as a terrorist organization by Israel, the United States and the EU.

Melanchon and those close to him refused to use the term “terrorist” A Hamas attack against Israel last October drew the ire of the political elite and led to the implosion of the NuPas coalition.

For his part, Jean-Luc Mélenchon traveled to Lebanon to perform it. Unity » With Lebanese and call again for “ Restoration of peace in the region”, Because the war between Gaza and Hamas in Israel threatens to spread throughout the Middle East.

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