Overview

• Street signs in Poitiers were covered with names of Hamas leaders and Palestinian militants, including Ahmed Yassine.
• The Prefect of Vienne has involved the prosecutor, citing 'apologie du terrorisme' under French law.
• The action was shared on social media by the Jeunesses Communistes de France (MJCF), who denied supporting Hamas's actions.
• MJCF claims the intent was to honor Palestinian resistance figures, not to endorse terrorism.
• The incident has sparked controversy, with accusations of selective enforcement by the Prefecture.