Kōzō Okamoto

Kōzō Okamoto is a former member of the Japanese Red Army, known for his involvement in the Lod Airport massacre (also known as the Ben-Gourion Airport massacre) in Israel. This event, which occurred in 1972, resulted in the deaths of 26 passengers. Okamoto's name has recently resurfaced in news reports due to a tweet by French MEP Rima Hassan, which is now under investigation for potential "apology of terrorism." Hassan's tweet, referencing Okamoto, has led to her being taken into police custody in France. The situation is significant because it highlights the ongoing sensitivity surrounding historical acts of terrorism and the potential legal ramifications of expressing certain opinions about them, particularly in the context of current geopolitical tensions.