Ramy Shaath, former advisor to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and former official of the Palestinian Authority, faces a deportation process in France. The measure responds to his radical stances since the start of the Israeli offensive in Gaza. As co-founder of the Urgence Palestine group, his statements have been considered by French authorities as a threat to national security.
Anti-radical algorithms: the software that detects hate speech 🤖
France uses digital surveillance systems that monitor social networks and activism platforms in real time. These algorithms analyze linguistic patterns and frequency of specific terms to identify possible incitement to hatred or calls for violence. The tool, developed by the French cybersecurity agency, cross-references data with intelligence databases and individuals' backgrounds. In Shaath's case, his public interventions would have exceeded the alert threshold, triggering the administrative expulsion process.
From Palestinian advisor to persona non grata influencer in Paris 😅
It seems Shaath confused French freedom of expression with an unmoderated Telegram channel. His statements, ranging from justifying attacks to calling for global jihad, did not fit well in a country where the croissant is more sacred than any political slogan. Now, instead of holding press conferences, he might end up giving explanations at a police station while waiting for his flight back. The moral: if you're going to be radical, do it in private and with the WiFi off.