UN Experts Criticize Western Support for Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
UN rapporteurs warn of Israel becoming a 'pariah' nation and question its UN membership over alleged genocide in Gaza.
- UN human rights experts accuse Western states of hypocrisy and double standards in supporting Israel despite alleged war crimes in Gaza.
- Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur, describes the situation in Gaza as a genocide and suggests Israel's UN membership should be reconsidered.
- Israel denies allegations of genocide, stating efforts to minimize civilian harm and claiming a significant portion of Palestinian fatalities are militants.
- The rapporteurs criticize Western countries for being more vocal about Russia's actions in Ukraine than about Israel's conduct in Gaza.
- Israel's permanent mission to the UN in Geneva rebukes Albanese, questioning her fitness for any UN position.