Georges Abdallah
Georges Abdallah is a Lebanese militant who has been imprisoned in France since 1984 for his involvement in the assassinations of American and Israeli diplomats in the 1980s. He was sentenced to life in prison in 1987 and has become a symbol of the Palestinian cause for many supporters. His long incarceration has sparked numerous protests and calls for his release, with activists arguing that he is a political prisoner. Recently, planned demonstrations in Paris advocating for his freedom were banned by the police due to concerns over public order and potential glorification of terrorism.
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Georges Abdallah is a Lebanese militant who has been released after 40 years in prison.
Il est l'un des plus anciens détenus de France: le Libanais Georges Abdallah retrouve la liberté après 40 ans derrière les barreaux
Monaco· 2025-07-25
Georges Abdallah will be released on Friday after 40 years behind bars.
Pro-Palestinian convict to be freed after 40 years
United Kingdom· 2025-07-25
Georges Abdallah is a Lebanese man who has been imprisoned in France for over 40 years and is now set to be released.
La justice française ordonne la libération du Libanais Georges Abdallah le 25 juilletMonaco· 2025-07-17
Georges Abdallah is a pro-Palestinian militant detained in France for nearly forty years.
A la manifestation pour Gaza, la colère et la peur
France· 2025-06-14
He is a pro-Palestinian militant who has spent forty years in prison for complicity in the assassination of two diplomats.
Plainte pour apologie du terrorisme lors d’une manif à Nice: l’un des organisateurs a été entendu par les policiersMonaco· 2025-05-24
Georges Abdallah is referred to as a 'terrorist of the extreme left' in the context of a call for his release.
"Comment peut-on parler d’apologie du terrorisme?": Pourquoi les propos de Christian Estrosi après des manifs à Nice font réagirMonaco· 2025-05-13Georges Abdallah is a Lebanese militant who has been imprisoned for forty years for complicity in the assassinations of American and Israeli diplomats.
Les manifestations à Paris pour la libération de Georges Abdallah interdites par le préfet de policeFrance· 2025-02-19
