‘Suspended Between Hope & the Abyss’ - UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine

May 23, 2024

Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine, discusses mounting legal case against Israel, ICC's arrest warrants, and her report 'The Anatomy of a Genocide'. They explore colonialism complexities, manipulation of humanitarian language, controversies within the UN system, extreme US responses, and reflections on Gaza and global accountability.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Unmasking Atrocities: The Distortion of Humanitarianism in Conflict

03:28 • 25min

United Nations System and Israel's Membership Concerns

28:15 • 2min

Analysis of Extreme Measures and Growing Awakening in US Society Regarding Palestinian Struggle

30:23 • 5min

Reflections on Israel's Actions in Gaza and the Call for Global Accountability

34:55 • 5min