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UN Rapporteur Urges Action Against Israel's Alleged Genocide

12/13/2025

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Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, urged states including the United States and United Kingdom to sever ties with Israel and hold it accountable for alleged genocide during an event in London.
She urged a united public response to challenge Western powers and cited Gaza's dire humanitarian situation.
Despite a ceasefire, Israeli attacks have killed over 70,000 people since October 2023.

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Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, urged states including the United States and United Kingdom to sever ties with Israel and hold it accountable for alleged genocide during an event in London.
She urged a united public response to challenge Western powers and cited Gaza's dire humanitarian situation.
Despite a ceasefire, Israeli attacks have killed over 70,000 people since October 2023.