In an interview with FRANCE 24, Franchesca Alban, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Palestinian territories, discussed her report titled “Anatomy of a Genocide” presented to the UN Human Rights Council. She asserted that Israel has violated three of the five acts under the United Nations Genocide Convention in its war on Gaza, labeling the situation as a critical case of genocide. Alban criticized Israel for justifying its actions as compliant with international law and for distorting the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precautions in warfare. She also mentioned the risk of genocidal violence expanding to the West Bank and East Jerusalem and condemned the international community’s divided response to the crisis.
- Franchesca Alban presented a report to the UN Human Rights Council, asserting Israel’s violation of genocide convention acts in Gaza.
- She criticized Israel for justifying its actions as compliant with international law and distorting warfare principles.
- Alban highlighted the risk of genocidal violence expanding to the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
- She accused the international community, including the US, France, and Germany, of being divided and partially complicit by siding with Israel.
- Alban condemned both Israel for its actions in Gaza and Hamas for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
- The interview discussed the complexity of addressing the situation under international law and the crisis it has created in the multilateral system.
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