France's Troubling Shift on Palestinian Activism The deportation proceedings against Ramy Shaath, a prominent Palestinian activist, are a stark reminder of France's growing unease with dissenting voices on its soil.
As co founder of Urgence Palestine and vocal critic of Israel's actions in Gaza, Shaath has become an unwelcome presence in the eyes of French authorities. Shaath's journey to this point is marked by contradictions.
Detained in Egypt between 2019 and 2022 for his activism, he was finally released with the help of French President Emmanuel Macron, who welcomed his arrival in France as a victory for human rights.