UN expert accuses Israel of genocide aimed at 'eradication' of Palestinians

UN rights expert Francesca Albanese has renewed her claim that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, asserting that the country aims to "eradicate Palestinians" from their homeland.

Albanese, an independent expert on rights in the occupied Palestinian territories who has often faced strong criticism from Israel, stated in a new report that "the genocide of the Palestinians appears to be the means to an end: the complete removal or eradication of Palestinians from the land integral to their identity, and which is illegally and openly coveted by Israel."

My new report is out - available in all UN official languages: https://t.co/rOTHGuyAYl

Genocide is a complex and insidious crime; proving destructive intent is an onerous task - yet not when it is so ostentatious, sustained by a political doctrine of ideological hatred and… pic.twitter.com/rdUna6za7y
— Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt (@FranceskAlbs) October 28, 2024