Israel and Irish Jews Condemn UN Rapporteur's 'Unhinged' Accusations
Summarized from All Israel News by baba
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese faced strong condemnation from Israel and Irish Jewish leaders for making serious allegations, including child killings and sexual violence involving dogs, during an address to an Irish parliamentary committee. Israel's Foreign Ministry called her an "unhinged conspiracy theorist," while Jewish organizations criticized Irish lawmakers for hosting her. Albanese has a history of controversial statements, and despite calls for her resignation, Ireland has maintained a critical stance toward Israel, affirming its support for Palestinians.
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- UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese accused Israel of child killings, torture, rape, and sexual violence involving dogs.
- Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned Albanese as an "unhinged conspiracy theorist" and her claims as "vile lies."
- The Jewish Representative Council of Ireland criticized Irish lawmakers for hosting Albanese without challenging her claims.
- Hillel Neuer of UN Watch called Albanese a "barking mad lunatic" and criticized the UN for allowing her address.
- Albanese has previously denied antisemitism fueled the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and compared Israel to Nazi Germany.
- Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee affirmed Ireland's continued support for Palestinians and the UN.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated Ireland's "extreme anti-Israel policies" incite hatred against Jews.
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