Norway's Attorney General ruled: Support for the October 7 massacre is not incitement

Norway's Attorney General dismissed a complaint against Professor Bassam Hussein, who called the October 7 massacre "the most beautiful thing in this century," ruling it a political statement protected under free speech. The complainant, On Alpeleg, announced he would appeal.

Norway's Attorney General dismissed a complaint filed against Professor Bassam Hussein of NTNU, who called the October 7 massacre "the most beautiful thing in this century." The decision came after the police closed the case and the university administration refused to take disciplinary action, arguing that Hussein spoke as a private individual and his words are protected under academic free speech. The Attorney General ruled that the statements are "expressions of political opinion" and do not constitute incitement, as they are not directed at a specific person or identifiable group, and because they refer to an act that has already been carried out. The complainant, On Alpeleg, an Israeli-Norwegian, announced he would appeal to higher courts, including in the European Union and the UN. The article notes that Hussein, of Palestinian origin, is a prominent anti-Israel activist on campus, and previously denied intending to glorify the killing of civilians.