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Published on: 02/11/2026 - 4:12 p.m.
In an interview with France 24, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories denounces the use of the accusation of anti-Semitism by Israel against its critics. Francesca Albanese affirms that there is "no ceasefire" in Gaza and describes the American sanctions against her as an "act of persecution".
Asked about the accusations of anti-Semitism brought against her, Francesca Albanese affirms that Israel uses "this card of anti-Semitism which works very well in Europe" to discredit those who recall the application of international law. “I don’t ask myself the question” of Israel’s right to exist, she explains. “Israel exists, Israel is a member of the international community that does not recognize the right to self-determination of another people, that keeps them under occupation and oppression, and for that it must be judged according to the law,” she says.
“No ceasefire” in Gaza
In Gaza, a ceasefire between Hamas and the Jewish state came into force on October 10, 2025, but it is regularly violated by Israel. Several hundred Palestinians have died since. “There is no ceasefire,” says Francesca Albanese.
A new stage has just been reached in the other Palestinian territory, the West Bank. Through a series of new measures announced on February 8, the Jewish state is strengthening its control there and simplifying the acquisition of land by Israeli Jews. Decisions which “aim to advance, accelerate the process of conquest of annexation, which is clearly illegal”. The “lack of action” from the international community is “shocking”, comments Francesca Albanese.
Banned from entering American territory, she had sanctions imposed by the United States in July 2025. “An act of persecution” against her work, even though it is under a UN mandate, she denounces.
Editor's note: After the recording of this interview, France requested the resignation of Francesca Albanese after "outrageous and guilty remarks" that she allegedly made during a conference on Saturday and which are discussed in this interview.
Text by Sophian Aubin
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