The Latest Breaking News from Francesca Albanese

First Thing: Netanyahu says Israel not seeking to occupy Gaza

Prime minister appears to soften statement that Israel could be responsible for Gaza’s security indefinitely. Plus, what has turned a pond in Hawaii bright pink?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2023

Live updates | Israeli strikes hit near Gaza City hospitals as more Palestinians flee south

Israeli strikes hit near hospitals in Gaza City as the military pushed deeper into dense urban neighborhoods in its battle with Hamas militants

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023

Israel’s attempt to destroy Hamas will breed more radicalisation, UN expert says

Francesca Albanese says crisis is result of failing to heed concerns about Israel’s repression of Palestinian human rights

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023

UN Official Accuses Israel Of Abusing Palestinians, Cites Possible International Crimes

Francesca Albanese presented the 21-page examination of Israeli policies in Judea and Samaria and Gaza in Geneva.

Zenger · Jul 11, 2023

UN told Israel turns Palestinian territory into outdoor prison

UN expert says some 800,000 Palestinians, including children as young as 12, detained by Israel since 1967 occupation.

Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023

Israel approves plans for thousands of illegal settlement homes

Defence Ministry committee approves more than 5,000 new settlement housing units in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2023

Israel treats Palestinian territories like colonies, says UN rapporteur

Francesca Albanese says Israel is maintaining occupation to get as much land as possible for Jewish people

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023

The campaign against the UN’s human rights official on Palestine

Francesca Albanese has faced calls for her dismissal from multiple fronts, including Israel and the US.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023

NGO warns of legal action if UK embassy moved to Jerusalem

International Centre of Justice for Palestinians says there are ‘strong grounds’ to legally oppose embassy relocation.

Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2022

Almost 800 Palestinians held by Israel in ‘unlawful’ detention, claim rights groups

That is the highest number in over a decade and among those detained include children, say the rights organisations

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022