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House Committee Urges UN to Reject Albanese's Reappointment

4/1/2025

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The House Foreign Affairs Committee is calling on the UN to reject Francesca Albanese's reappointment as Special Rapporteur, accusing her of endorsing antisemitic views and backing Hamas following her remarks on the October 7 attacks. Her statements have drawn sharp condemnation from nations like the U.S., France, and Germany, who label them as disgraceful and against UN values.

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The House Foreign Affairs Committee is calling on the UN to reject Francesca Albanese's reappointment as Special Rapporteur, accusing her of endorsing antisemitic views and backing Hamas following her remarks on the October 7 attacks. Her statements have drawn sharp condemnation from nations like the U.S., France, and Germany, who label them as disgraceful and against UN values.