Egypt-born member of European Parliament, lives under protection after writing article condemning Hamas.

Italian MEP Magdi Cristiano Allam is not afraid to say what he really thinks – even if it puts him in peril.

Sipping tea in a sukkah in Jerusalem as a bodyguard watched not far away, Allam casually pointed out that he’s been under protection for 11 years, as if being living with the knowledge that his life is in danger is not unusual at all. Continue reading

Lahav interviews Italian MEP Magdi Cristiano Allam (via @BonomoMI Twitter)