Israel deports Palestinian activist to France

Israel says it has deported a Palestinian lawyer and activist to France, claiming he has ties to a banned militant group

Sunday 18 December 2022 00:48 EST

Israel Palestinians Deportation (AP2009)

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Israel says it has deported a Palestinian lawyer and activist to France, claiming he has ties to a banned militant group.

France had objected to the move, saying Jerusalem-born Salah Hammouri should remain in his birthplace.

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Israel deports Palestinian activist to France

Israel says it has deported a Palestinian lawyer and activist to France, claiming he has ties to a banned militant group

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