Éric Coquerel Criticizes Interior Minister, Defends Pro-Palestinian Activist

The LFI deputy claims Elias d’Imzalène is more respectable than Bruno Retailleau.

Éric Coquerel, a deputy from La France Insoumise, sparked controversy by stating that pro-Palestinian activist Elias d’Imzalène is more respectable than Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.
Coquerel's remarks came during an RMC interview after attending a protest against the France-Israel football match, which he claimed was in protest of a 'genocide' in Gaza.
Elias d’Imzalène, known for his incendiary rhetoric, is facing legal proceedings for public incitement to hatred after calling for an 'intifada' in Paris.
Coquerel defended his presence at the protest, asserting that sharing a space with someone does not imply agreement with all their views.
The controversy highlights tensions within French politics over language and positions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.