image sourced from original article at United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sharply criticized Israel during a panel at the Al Jazeera Forum, positioning the Palestinian cause as a central moral issue for the region. Albanese condemned international relationships and arms trade with Israel, alleging widespread global inaction and media bias during the ongoing conflict. She called for renewed respect for fundamental freedoms and urged the global community to take peaceful action.
Araghchi described Palestine as the 'defining question of justice' in West Asia, claiming Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide and have destabilized the region. He demanded international sanctions, an arms embargo, and the right of return for Palestinians. The appearance of Albanese at the forum alongside Hamas and Iranian officials drew sharp rebukes from Israeli diplomats, who accused her of echoing extremist propaganda.
