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Berlin Tribute to Albanese Sparks Hate, Mockery, Italian Outcry

6/11/2026

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Sonja Bohl-Dencker said the Berlin ceremony honoring Francesca Albanese was filled with keffiyehs, hostile slogans and hatred.
Francesca Albanese mocked Bohl-Dencker after the mother’s remarks, replying “Change medication” and citing a lawsuit over sanctions-related health problems.
Italian commentators condemned Albanese’s remarks as threats toward journalists questioning her genocide claims, adding to her ongoing controversy over Oct. 7 statements and alleged pro-Hamas trip sponsorship.

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Sonja Bohl-Dencker said the Berlin ceremony honoring Francesca Albanese was filled with keffiyehs, hostile slogans and hatred.
Francesca Albanese mocked Bohl-Dencker after the mother’s remarks, replying “Change medication” and citing a lawsuit over sanctions-related health problems.
Italian commentators condemned Albanese’s remarks as threats toward journalists questioning her genocide claims, adding to her ongoing controversy over Oct. 7 statements and alleged pro-Hamas trip sponsorship.