France calls for removal of UN human rights official over Israel remarks

February 13, 2026

TL;DR

France will call for the resignation of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese over her comments labeling Israel's war in Gaza as "genocide."
Albanese has also called for an arms embargo and suspension of trade agreements with Israel.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot condemned Albanese's remarks as "outrageous and reprehensible."
Germany has echoed the call for Albanese's resignation.
The NGO 'UN Watch' supports her ouster, calling her remarks "hate and demonizing Israel."
Albanese dismissed the accusations as "shameful and defamatory" and stated "the system" is the true enemy.
She previously called for accountability from EU leadership regarding pressure on Israel.
The article provides casualty figures for both the October 7th Hamas attack and Israel's military campaign in Gaza.

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