Interview with Francesca Albanese - Israel's Actions in Gaza Meet the Legal Definition of Genocide” : James O’Brien interview

Video shared by Fouad Kronfol

Very good to listen to her explaining the report and her positions on the issue...well worthwhile the time.
Fouad

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Summary
In a searing interview with James O’Brien, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese states that Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide under international law. She highlights systematic destruction, forced displacement, and an apparent intent to destroy the Palestinian population. Albanese stresses the moral and legal imperative for the international community to move beyond condemnation and toward accountability. She also criticizes Western governments for shielding Israel from consequences, calling for urgent action through legal channels like the ICC.

Quotes
“It’s not just about the number of deaths—it’s about the pattern, the destruction of life-sustaining infrastructure, the intent.”
“When you bomb hospitals, schools, and bakeries with full knowledge of civilian presence, it’s no longer collateral—it’s criminal.”
“Governments that claim to stand for international law must act when it’s being openly defied.”
“We have to call it what it is. Genocide is not a rhetorical term—it’s a legal reality.”

 

Suggested image: A somber, high-contrast still from the video showing Albanese mid-sentence, against a blurred-out background of bombed buildings in Gaza. Alternatively, a split image showing Albanese speaking and a child walking through rubble in Khan Younis or Rafah.

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