UN Rapporteur Accuses Israel of Using Dogs for Sexual Violence Against Palestinians
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese accused Israel of using specially trained dogs from Europe for sexual violence against Palestinian detainees. Speaking to the Irish Parliament, she cited detainee testimonies and claimed Europeans profit from selling these dogs. Albanese also urged Ireland to push the EU to change its policy on Israel, while facing her own criticism and calls for resignation.
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- UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese accused Israel of using trained dogs for sexual violence against Palestinian detainees.
- Albanese cited testimonies of torture and rape by dogs trained in European countries.
- She claimed Europeans profit from selling dogs used for such acts.
- Albanese urged Ireland to influence the EU to alter its stance on Israel.
- Israel has previously accused Albanese of antisemitism, and she faces calls for resignation.
Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian territories, has leveled serious new accusations against Israel, alleging that Palestinian detainees are subjected to sexual violence involving specially trained dogs originating from Europe. She made these statements on Wednesday before the European Affairs Committee of the Irish Parliament.
Albanese stated that "Israel has always killed children, carried out extrajudicial executions, arbitrary detentions, practiced torture and even rape." Citing testimonies from Palestinian detainees, she elaborated, "You understand this when you read the testimonies of people who have been tortured, raped, raped by dogs trained in European countries."
She further claimed that "Europeans profit from the sale of dogs that go to rape human beings," calling the situation "abominable." Following her address, Irish Senator Chris Andrews praised Albanese's work, calling her a "constant inspiration."
Albanese also accused the European Union of complicity in Israeli policy toward Palestinians. She urged Ireland, during its upcoming presidency of the EU Council, to persuade member states to change their stance on Israel, asserting that the credibility of international law is at stake.
Albanese, who has faced criticism from Israel for her positions, is herself a controversial figure. Several European countries, including France, Germany, and Italy, have previously called for her resignation over earlier statements. Israel accuses her of spreading antisemitic rhetoric, which she denies.
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