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UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Speaks Out Against US Sanctions and Israel's Genocide in Gaza

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UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, has condemned US sanctions against her, saying they have been "utterly impairing," and has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, which she claims is not isolated but part of an "international system of complicity." Albanese presented a 24-page report to the UN General Assembly, examining the role of 63 states in Israel's actions in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, condemning the atrocities facilitated through diplomatic, military, economic, and ideological support to Israel. The report claims that the US, Germany, and Italy are among Israel's largest suppliers of arms, and that the US and Germany have provided 90% of Israel's arms imports.

Key Takeaways:

  • The US sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese have been "utterly impairing" and have impaired her ability to present her report in person at the UN Headquarters.
  • Israel's genocide in Gaza is not isolated but part of an "international system of complicity," involving 63 states that provide diplomatic, military, economic, and ideological support to Israel.
  • The UN Special Rapporteur report condemns the atrocities committed by Israel, including the use of famine as a weapon, and accuses states of perpetuating colonial and racial-capitalist practices.
  • The US has transferred 742 consignments of "arms and ammunition" to Israel since October 2023, and has approved tens of billions in new sales.
  • The US and Germany have provided 90% of Israel's arms imports, with at least 26 states, including Italy, having supplied or facilitated arms component transfer to Israel.
  • The US sanctions imposed on Albanese have been unlawful under international law and US domestic law.

Statistics:

  • 63 countries have been involved in facilitating Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank through diplomatic, military, economic, and ideological support.
  • 742 consignments of "arms and ammunition" have been transferred to Israel by the US since October 2023.
  • $40 billion in new sales of arms to Israel have been approved by the US since October 2023.
  • 90% of Israel's arms imports have come from the US and Germany.
  • At least 26 states have supplied or facilitated arms component transfer to Israel.

Sources:

  • UN Special Rapporteur report "Uri or Hama" by Francesca Albanese (2024)
  • New York Times article "US Sanctions on UN Expert Reach Beyond Law and Diplomacy" (2024)
  • Article "Francesca Albanese says US sanctions are impairing her work as UN Special Rapporteur" (2024)
  • UN General Assembly Third Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues (2024)
  • Desmond and Leah Tutu Foundation in Cape Town (2024)
  • Johannesburg Press Conference (2024)
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement on Tuesday (2024)
  • Report by Al Jazeera on Israeli airstrikes on Gaza (2024)

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