Geneva, Switzerland — Something very serious happened during a big meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council. A woman named Francesca Albanese, who works for the UN, said that countries around the world should stop selling weapons to Israel and cut trade and money deals with them.
Why? Because she believes that Israel is doing something very wrong in Gaza, where a lot of people are suffering.
💣 “One of the Cruelest Genocides in Modern History”
In her speech, Albanese said that Israel is responsible for what she called a “genocidal campaign”—which means purposely hurting or wiping out a group of people.
She called the situation in Gaza “apocalyptic,” which is a big word that means it looks like the end of the world—lots of destruction, pain, and chaos.
When she finished her speech, many people clapped loudly. But Israel’s representative wasn’t even in the room.
🤐 Why Was Israel Not There?
Israel is not joining these meetings anymore. They said the UN Human Rights Council is unfair and biased against them.
Earlier this week, Israel’s team in Geneva said Albanese’s report was “a big lie” and that she was abusing her job.
🧾 60+ Companies Named in Her Report
Albanese didn’t just talk—she brought proof, showing over 60 companies that she says are helping Israel in ways that go against international law.
She said this isn’t just about one list of names, but a whole system that helps keep the fighting and unfair actions going.
🛑 What Does She Want Countries to Do?
Francesca Albanese asked countries to:
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🚫 Stop selling weapons to Israel
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💼 Cancel trade deals
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⚖️ Make companies face legal punishment for helping in ways that hurt people
She said:
“We must reverse the tide.”
That means she wants countries to stand up and stop the harm before more people suffer.
🎭 What’s Next?
The world is watching closely. Some countries agree with Albanese. Others defend Israel and say they have the right to protect themselves, especially after the deadly October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that killed many Israelis.
This issue is not simple—and it’s full of deep sadness, anger, and debate. But what’s clear is that more and more people are speaking up.
