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Poitiers Street Signs Replaced with Names of Hamas Leaders

The Prefect of Vienne has referred the incident to the judiciary for 'apologie du terrorisme.'

  • 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.
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