Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, has delivered a scathing critique of Israel's military actions in Gaza, labelling them as 'extermination' during a high-profile conference in Colombia.
Her remarks, made at an event discussing human rights violations, have reignited global tensions over the Israel-Palestine conflict. Albanese accused Israel of systematically dismantling Palestinian life in Gaza, citing widespread destruction and civilian casualties.
International Reactions
The speech drew immediate backlash from Israeli officials, who condemned Albanese's comments as 'inflammatory and baseless'. Meanwhile, Palestinian advocacy groups praised her for 'speaking truth to power'.
Key Points from Albanese's Address
- Allegations of forced displacement and targeted attacks on civilians
- Criticism of the international community's inaction
- Calls for urgent humanitarian intervention
The UN has yet to issue an official response to Albanese's statements, which are likely to fuel further debate at the Security Council.
