US EditionTrump administration accuses UN Palestinian rights envoy of ‘virulent antisemitism'
UNITED STATES, JUL 01 – The Trump administration accuses Albanese of antisemitism, support for terrorism, and misrepresenting her legal credentials while targeting major corporations in a campaign against Israel.
- On June 20, 2025, the Trump administration submitted a formal letter to the United Nations urging the removal of Francesca Albanese from her position as special rapporteur on Palestinian rights, citing accusations of antisemitism and support for terrorism.
- This request followed Albanese's release of a report accusing Israel of genocide and apartheid, and her sending threatening letters to major global companies warning of criminal liability for ties to Israel.
- The U.S. acting ambassador Dorothy Shea criticized Albanese for politicizing her mandate, noted fundamental legal errors in her claims, and highlighted her misrepresentation of legal qualifications.
- Albanese has presented herself as an international lawyer despite acknowledging she is not licensed to practice law, and her report was criticized by pro-Israel organizations, including the World Jewish Congress, for being biased and for allegedly abusing her official mandate.
- The U.N. confirmed Albanese serves in a personal capacity without staff privileges, and the U.S. warns continued inaction could discredit the U.N. and urges Member States to act for her removal.
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White House Urges UN to Fire Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
The controversy highlights longstanding US concerns about perceived anti-Israel bias at the UN, particularly within the Human Rights Council. By Corey Walker, The Algemeiner The White House is pressing the United Nations to remove Francesca Albanese, the special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories, over what officials describe as a pattern of inflammatory, legally questionable and antisemitic conduct. In a formal diplomatic communication t…
Trump administration accuses UN Palestinian rights envoy of ‘virulent antisemitism'
The Trump administration has called on the United Nations to remove Francesca Albanese, the UN rapporteur on Palestinian rights, alleging “virulent antisemitism and support for terrorism,” according to a letter obtained by The Washington Free Beacon.
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The ForwardTrump administration accuses UN Palestinian rights envoy of ‘virulent antisemitism and support for terrorism’
The Trump administration has called on the United Nations to remove Francesca Albanese, the U.N. rapporteur on Palestinian rights, alleging “virulent antisemitism and support for terrorism,” according to a letter obtained by The Washington Free Beacon.
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