System Update with Glenn Greenwald UN Gaza Investigator Francesca Albanese on US Sanctions Against Her; Plus: Glenn Takes Your Questions on Trump's Pressure on Brazil, Sam Harris, Bill Ackman, and More
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Jul 12, 2025 
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine, discusses facing U.S. sanctions while documenting human rights abuses in Gaza. She highlights how Western companies enable Israeli atrocities and critiques the suppression of free speech surrounding Israel. Glenn Greenwald addresses audience questions about Trump's tariffs on Brazil and the influence of billionaires in sports. The conversation sheds light on the complex relationships between politics, corporate interests, and human rights advocacy.
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Role of UN Rapporteur on Palestine
- Francesca Albanese explains UN Special Rapporteurs document and report human rights violations independently.
- Her mandate focuses on Israeli violations in occupied Palestinian territories due to ongoing oppression.
Tech Firms Fueling Gaza Conflict
- Albanese's report shows major Western tech firms profit from Israel's actions in Gaza through military and surveillance tech.
- This corporate involvement sustains Israel's economy and occupation, linking Israeli oppression to global companies.
US Sanctions Reveal Corporate Power
- US sanctions on Albanese target exposing complicity of powerful companies in Israeli war crimes.
- She highlights multinational corporations hold more power than states, operating outside legal obligations.