The case of Ali O., a Palestinian refugee stripped of his status, charged with terrorism in France for acts committed in the West Bank, mobilizes UN special rapporteurs.

The case of Ali O., a Palestinian detained in France since May 2024, has drawn attention from UN special rapporteurs. He faces serious charges related to terrorism, stemming from incidents in the West Bank. Ali O. was granted political refugee status in France in 2020. The accusations against him originate from Israel, based on testimonies from Palestinian detainees under questionable judicial conditions. The incidents he is accused of did not result in fatalities and involved attacks on vehicles of settlers.