Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, warned against the “Israelisation of Europe,” urging states to end military aid to Israel and condemning the attack on a Gaza aid flotilla off Crete during an event in Athens, Greece.
Speaking in solidarity with Palestinians, she said Israel faces accusations of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide before the ICC and ICJ. She cited an ICJ ruling, urging UN member states not to aid or assist Israel until the occupation ends.
Albanese criticised European governments for continuing trade, arms cooperation and security ties with Israel, while adopting surveillance tools and stricter domestic policies.
She also referred to the interception of the Gaza-bound aid flotilla Sumud near Crete, calling the role of Greek authorities in stopping the mission “wrong”