Albanese criticizes the European Union: ignoring the genocide in Gaza

The UN rapporteur on human rights in Palestine, Francesca Albanese, has sharply criticized the European Union and its member states regarding the Palestinian issue and the genocide in Gaza.

Albanese confirmed that the European Union has become a cover for member states to avoid fulfilling their international obligations regarding the Gaza and Palestine issue.

She stated, "The continued failure to suspend the trade agreement (with Israel) is extremely dangerous, especially as a result of the opposition from Germany and Italy."

Albanese addressed the ongoing arms trade between EU countries and Israel, saying, "It is very dangerous for European countries to continue sending arms to Israel, buying arms from Israel, and conducting scientific research."

In response to a question about the two-state solution, Albanese said, "I believe that any political discussion about a two-state or one-state solution is pointless at this time."

She mentioned that the violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers has been documented for 30 years, noting that 80 percent of the remaining Palestinians in Gaza, or 1.9 million people, are submerged in water and have no homes.

She added, "Was it necessary to destroy everything to satisfy Israel's desire for revenge?"

Regarding the American president's plan for Gaza, Albanese pointed out that this plan is disproportionate to international law.

Israeli settlers committed 7,154 attacks in the West Bank during the two years of the Israeli genocide on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of 33 Palestinians and the displacement of 33 communities.

A ceasefire agreement ended the Israeli genocide on Gaza that began on October 8, 2023, leaving more than 69,000 Palestinian casualties.