Labor is poised to select Basem Abdo as the first Palestinian-Australian federal politician, replacing Maria Vamvakinou in the safe seat of Calwell. This move is part of a political dispute with the Greens over the conflict in Gaza. In a similar development, Rima Hassan, a French-Palestinian, has won a seat in the European Parliament, becoming the first individual of Palestinian heritage to achieve this feat. Hassan has vowed to prioritize Gaza in her political agenda.
🇫🇷🇪🇺 Rima Hassan, French-Palestinian, Wins EU Parliament Seat Rima, representing the left-wing LFI, has made history as the first individual of Palestinian heritage elected to the European Parliament. Hassan has pledged to prioritize Gaza, emphasizing the "urgent need to act… https://t.co/hsgijIeDW9 https://t.co/DGUOTZKZJ9
HUGE WIN FOR PALESTINE French-Palestinian wins European Parliament seat Rima Hassan has become the first person of Palestinian heritage to be elected to the EU She has promised to make Gaza her priority, calling for an “urgent need to act politically now.” Congratulations… https://t.co/DiMrAVWflZ
Labor to pick first Palestinian Australian to replace veteran MP https://t.co/Muq07m9MB3
Labor is set to select Basem Abdo to replace retiring MP Maria Vamvakinou at the next federal election, per Nine If he succeeds her in the safe seat of Calwell, he will become the first Palestinian-Australian federal politician #6NewsAU | https://t.co/eU0kSSqP9E https://t.co/R4Ok0UW6Ky
The first Palestinian-Australian federal politician is likely to be installed in place of a veteran Labor MP, providing a new voice for the government in its ferocious political dispute with the Greens over the conflict in Gaza. https://t.co/p41s7WSv4C