Politics without respect for international law risks to be criminal | Centre Stage

In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese. She is an international lawyer with a focus on human rights, migration and the displacement of refugees.
Albanese has been vocal and critical of Israel and its partners. Her assessments are blunt. And when describing Israel's actions in war, she does not hold back.
Rawaa Auge is a presenter at Al Jazeera Digital.
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[@samyadeepsengupta460]

We cannot support what Israel is doing in Gaza... witnessing gross violation of basic human rights which includes right to live in a sovereign state...stand with Palestine...

[@viktortandofsky6914]

GAZA IS NOT A SOVEREIGN STATE

[@JonotJoe66]

I love this woman, she holds no punches. She is an inspiration.

[@Ideabender24]

Oh absolutely agree!

[@AnnieRegret]

Brave.❤

[@mfre897]

😂😂😂Inspiration.

[@Bewareinjustice]

Yes, all UN workers are. We should not forget how many have been murdered by Israel in Gaza. 😢

[@Bewareinjustice]

​@kellymulderino7156 she speaks the truth. You are not superior to anyone and definitely you are not superior to international and humanitarian law.

[@mehruneusufzai2341]

Thank you Al Jazeera for bringing exceptional journalism. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@noonnaz]

This lady is noble and well informed. Immense respect

[@Outdoor_Cycling_Adventures]

Protect this woman, anyone that sees this lady, thank her and safeguard her.

[@blususpect]

This Italian women is doing amazing work for the cause, Viva Palestina 🇵🇸

[@user-yf8ol2xv1m]

Freedom for Palestine Freedom for Gaza

[@And-hk8cy]

What freedom are you talking about? There is no freedom with terrorists.

[@icraftcrafts8685]

@@And-hk8cy define terrorist

[@And-hk8cy]

@@icraftcrafts8685 Don't you know what a terrorist is? Reading helps.

[@hxmdnv]

@@And-hk8cyIsrael?

[@ritaporto7373]

The world is going crazy seeing this horrific footage, Please we are so sick mentally and emotionally drained.😭😥😢 I Condemned all the leaders for not doing humanity Deed😡

[@ZzXZ636]

You took the words out of my mouth . Tragic and true .

[@jamescolpas]

THANK YOU FOR THIS. CEACEFIRE NOW ❤️🇯🇴❤️

[@Ganpignanus]

permanent ceasefire

[@simonjlkoreshoff3426]

Well said. Very eloquent.

[@souelmar]

Thank you for bringing Francesca to your platform, well said. Credit to the strength of Palestinian for resisting 75 years of oppression 🇵🇸 ❤

[@boop7313]

I have utmost respect for this woman.

[@24zayn]

This woman is a Queen. She’s saying what the men can’t handle. 👏

[@Anitatmn]

Such a beautiful soul, thank a lot❤🎉❤ Free free Palestine!

[@1987svetlio]

1. Haifa Massacre 1937 2. Jerusalem Massacre 1937 3. Haifa Massacre 1938 4. Balad al-Sheikh Massacre 1939 5. Haifa Massacre 1939 6. Haifa Massacre 1947 7. Abbasiya Massacre 1947 8. Al-Khisas Massacre 1947 9. Bab al-Amud Massacre 1947 10. Jerusalem Massacre 1947 11. Sheikh Bureik Massacre 1947 12. Jaffa Massacre 1948 13. Khan Yunis Massacre 1956 14. Jerusalem Massacre 1967 15. Sabra and Shatila Massacre 1982 16. Al-Aqsa Massacre 1990 17. Ibrahimi Mosque Massacre 1994 18. Jenin Refugee Camp April 2002 19. Gaza Massacre 2008-09 20. Gaza Massacre 2012 21. Gaza Massacre 2014 22. Gaza Massacre 2018-19 23. Gaza Massacre 2021 24. Gaza Genocide 2023 is still ongoing. SO DONT LET ANYONE CONVINCE YOU THAT IT ALL STARTED IN OCTOBER 7Th

[@trysh37g]

AMEN 1.9 MILLION TIMES OVER!! 🕊🇵🇸🕊

[@markhaith4720]

Can you recommend a history of this aspect please? With thanks

[@irondoc1251]

And Deir Yassin 1947 and Qybia 1953 and...

[@mollykyoto5220]

​@markhaith4720 Do you mean the history of what's listed here, or the history from the beginning, of how it came to be? Or anything specific? There are mountains of material, so im not sure where to point you, so much behind what led up to it too. imo you need to go back to Baulfort at least, and get a basic understanding of that, and then some crucial points thereafter, to wholly take in those things, its very heavy reading. Not heavy as in complicated, just tough on the psyche, and I think a quick background helps with that feeling in a way. Cause you'll have referencpoints, and tools to know where to look if yiu need more info Since you're commenting on this list of attacks, there's an Israeli docu called Tantura, named after the village massacred by the army - the army tthat went from a mash up of actual terrorcells, to the israeli army over night - after the israeli state was declared. A masssacre of villagers who had surrended and accepted the partition, and the state of israel, they were unarmed. its a good start cause I think its good for further reading, to have an undsrstanding of Israeli society, their mentality and the lenghts they go to, - no lie is too small fir them to double down on, that is what makes this sound unclear, if yiu dont kniw they double. Down on, cause they could destroy decades of their own propaganda with one of those, its sometimes diwn right stupid and like pointing a pipe to their own head really. this massacre it depicts, isnt the worst massacre by far, but the story of it unveils some very needed facts about Israel- good to have when going into the rest, cause its inconceivably horrific and baffling in many parts. You'll probably feel betrayed by what you were told, or at least I did - and my Country could be the most transparent on this earth. But I could point you to material if you want to read about anything specific? Nothing on the list above is disputed, except for insignificant pretend debate on if it was 530, 259 or 499 villages, to entertain Israels crying. Things like that , throughout - and you can come across biased descriptions of facts, mainly "small" things depending on the lyalties of the authors- but you'll be able to factcheck those quickly against the many objective sources out there. None of this did go down the way you've probably heard it did - the facts are there in my country, but it's very very dishonestly laid out. Like the skipping certain points completely without comment, and heavily describing others. I can imagine the facts aren't readily available to you at all, if you're American? Or they're there, this is documented thoroughly, inside and out. In part due to israels impunity, they violate afreements and law, even if never gerting punished , and those things are ducumented quite extensivly -- but I imagine they don't point in that direction. There's is vast material from current events too, the reports are open and available. The legal parts aswell. But if you wanna start somewhere with this list, I recommend Tantura, it should be on KZbin- its a good introduction to the Nakba, it had been ongoing, but I think thatd be a good start, and then yiu can rewind, or press forward from there. Hope that was at least in part helpful, let me know if you need any help, and I'll help you to the best of my abilities, within my limitations 😊

[@mollykyoto5220]

​@@markhaith4720tried to tag you above here :)

[@samyadeepsengupta460]

Stand with Palestine stand with Palestine

[@NewLeftToday]

Albanese is awesome, her courage to take international law to its logical conclusion regarding Israel and the Palestinians when so many other lawyers don't have her courage is inspiring.

[@alkhemiegypt]

Francesca is such an inspiring human being.

[@jo-annerichardson34]

Great interview with someone who knows the region and International Law. Much respect and needs to be heard especially on main stream media.

[@mfre897]

She knows Hamas UNRAW and false information pretending she is Independant.

[@ginamiyagawa6459]

Francesca Albanese, you are a true inspiration to all decent humans in this sad and unjust world. Thank you!

[@gregwilliams2746]

She is such a force for truth and sanity and humanity. She gives me hope that there are some leaders in the world not sitting on their hands and turning away from their moral and legal responsibilities.

[@hayatkl2192]

Much respect for this Woman. Thank you, Francesca Albanese, for your courage 💛!

[@carolinemrinji9605]

It doesn't mean how color you're. It's about how you care about others. It's about how you love others.

[@mehruneusufzai2341]

Ms. Albanase your bravery is unimaginable. Your heroism will be remembered. Thank you so much for standing with Palestinians. I love you Ms. Albanase. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@marionanderson7059]

Well said, Francesca, there's still time to course correct, but the enablers must stop enabling and support the international law, not break it.

[@m.thomas1936]

Great lady - full respect

[@tariqanwar2091]

Every single word she said is like a superhero.. She is the Real Wonder Woman..

[@alionacazac6826]

Tanto rispetto e amore per una professionista piena di coraggio e dignità! ❤❤❤

[@boop7313]

I stand with Palestine. I am horrified that Australia followed suite and suspended aid too. I am glad they called for a ceasefire but it's not enough.

[@roystonboodoo7525]

Even from a religious standpoint Israel is overboard. The eye for an eye law was to limit the extent retaliation/ retribution/ revenge/ exacting justice vs being licentious or Carte Blanche .

[@RiannCar]

This israel is not religious.

[@Ganpignanus]

killing tens of thousands without a care. horrendous. it's not even an eye for an eye that would have had it's limits. this is genocide now.

[@Ganpignanus]

@@RiannCar youre right. it's a social club.

[@jgcelliott1]

War is not justice. An important distinction. .

[@MariaMaykha]

Hats off, lady.

[@pilarlluchmarti4494]

All my respect for Francesca Albanese! 🌹

[@ravenblack7052]

This woman is a living, breathing angel. It seems to be the norm for all those working with the Palestinian people. Truly inspiring. ❤🇿🇦

[@cato.8400]

Thank you for the informative interview

[@christinebiancarelli126]

Bravissima Francesca Albanese!

[@kingjudah27]

I salute Francesca & the powerful work she courageously does for human rights & dignity. She is the epitome of leadership!✊🏽

[@donHooligan]

conscription = No Innocent Israelis every settler made a Palestinian family destitute.

[@plaaskop]

bless you Francesca for standing with the reality on the ground.

[@abdulghani8269]

Danke Ms.Albanese,We Love for Peace in the World ,God bless you.

[@fazaelma]

she is amazing

[@satnamo]

My hope for the future comes from the young people because the future belongs to young people ❤

[@Katy-sh3ru]

I love this, thank you. I would love to see Yael Kahn interviewed on here as a dedicated Israeli anti Zionist activst. She is also an inspiration.

[@rachaelik]

She is wonderful! I am a huge fan of hers.

[@annikamyren3026]

Aaah the queen ❤

[@jeromefalasca5118]

Much Love and respect for this brave woman ❤

[@donny4855]

Free free Palestine 🇵🇸 ♥️

[@user-xz9zz8rf6u]

Francesca Albanese... respect 🙏❤️

[@stretchydave]

An amazing human being....

[@honestyfirst3994]

Why she does not mention Israel violation of international law since Israel inception?

[@donHooligan]

absolutely!!

[@annikamyren3026]

She has done that many , many times!

[@Katy-sh3ru]

She did?

[@AmusedCoralReef-ts9ro]

I think her mandate is to look at what's happening on the ground with respect to international law and human rights currently. To understand what's happening now she also needs to look back but her reporting to the UN will be within the current window. Hope that makes sense

[@hxmdnv]

Because technically Israel only has occupied since 1967 bc 1948 was a legitimate legal right for them to make it their own state but the way they did it not so much and even taking even more land from what the UN partition plan held. But the very last Palestinian Territories remained which was all part of the UN partition plan but some other land was taken ppl say they wanted to take all of it, but then in 1967 they did wheee now they r seen as an occupying power. They want a two state solution, because of the UN’s partition vote and all of that stuff

[@lailaporras4101]

Great woman. Thanks you

[@user-jh6yj5tm6p]

Strong woman ❤

[@AftabKhan-lg8uc]

Good discussion

[@Azda-emina]

Everyone should listen to this!

[@honestyfirst3994]

Risk to be criminal? It IS criminal lady!

[@donHooligan]

she knows this. do you not know who she is?

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Being an international lawyer she chooses her words wisely

[@opsiskalopsis3214]

Yes, my hope for the future comes from the young people as well. Younger generations need another type of leadership, not like we have now: very old people incapable of making decisions, or very greedy ones willing to compromise the well being of the entire world just for a few bucks.

[@coleengoodell7523]

Very true. It has become completely corrupted.

[@indianajohnny85]

The pride and redemption of us Italians

[@hanaaabed3662]

Thank you ladies for your support to the truth

[@IdrisFashan]

It’s business as usual in the Arab world AND the West. It’s unconscionable. She’s right. Turkey’s pipeline to Israel continues and the Jordan/Saudi ‘land bridge’ to Israel is live. Morocco’ weapons factory features Israeli products and the US and UK enjoy Israeli security intelligence and media integration at levels that make them member states for one another. I don’t see how this gets better for Palestinians. And frankly, I fear the extremism that will bloom from this will make Iraq look small.

[@axmedsiciid7050]

Good speech the girl

[@maxcox8882]

Thank you Francesca for your enormous courage.

[@acobbongcarawan7975]

God bless Francesca Albanese for her humanitarian stand. Describing her as a "New hero of New Generation" is very appropriate & real.

[@icoachmyself9980]

WOW! GREAT INTERVIEW ❣️❣️❣️

[@mdabdulkaium293]

Thanks to fransica albanise ✌ victory and justice accountability

[@blu-geneholt5138]

Thank you Francesca for the truth

[@ru76224]

Beautiful person, inside and out.. Speaking for those that do not have a voice... _Not all superheroes wear capes._

[@naymatunc-rc6vs]

RABBIM SEN FILISTIN HALKIN hayatini kolaylastir RABBIM umudunu diri tut yuregine ferahlik ver 🤲🤲🤲🤲🇵🇸🇵🇸🇹🇷

[@TheSapphire51]

The world needs more straight talking people like Francesca Albanese.

[@Ganpignanus]

good point. well said.

[@AmusedCoralReef-ts9ro]

Yep she's amazing

[@rashidabaakza8554]

🫡You both have wonderful thoughts about human rights and values of human lives. Hope all the politicians and authorities who can stop this war (genocide) listen to your voice. It’s more than four months now. 😢🤞✌️

[@AftabAhmad-hr7ir]

Mam, you are on right of history. Awesome view

[@dabajaraef]

"I don't pay attention to criticism anymore, the reality on the ground is so monstres, so compelling"

[@hamadasalah8359]

Not all heroes wear capes 👑

[@mariaa6918]

Francesca is amazing, outstanding knowledge and truth. Thank you. Love and protection for Francesca ❤

[@uptick888]

Brava Francesca

[@samiraabdulmana5561]

There is no Interaction law there is only American law sadly

[@AilsaPehi]

Yes. I like Albanese mentioned the power of our young people today. We, the GenX, and generations before left them nothing. Robbed of self suffiency to grow food. Environmental crises. Chaos of capitalism. Entrenched consumerism. And despite all of this, our youth lead the world for human rights and equality. Smashed borders with a united voice and love. I'm so proud of them all. May they live long, healthy, peacefully and happy. ❤❤THANK YOU❤❤

[@uptick888]

👍

[@ponnaga550]

Albanese has become darling of all eyes in the world for her hard work &gaza war crime investigation

[@rokale7418]

I love this woman. She was born for the job she is doing. She has more intelligence, skills, integrity, humanity, and balls than most world leaders.

[@Grandhotel256]

🎯

[@dpb5802]

Why are you calling a massacre with high-tech weapons against an unarmed population of war?

[@Grandhotel256]

Brava Francesca👏🏻

[@Bavafa1]

So much respect to this lady, even from not Gen Z people like me.

[@MrBrownstick]

Brave woman 👏👏👏

[@timshannonnd1054]

Francesca is the bomb. In a time we're telling the truth is a risk, this woman tells it like it is and thank god.

[@rachaelik]

The Israeli government has *never* abided by humanitarian law in its "grass mowing."

[@user-sf7fr3rt5f]

I love and respect this woman.. She gives hope and faith in a better world.

[@mohammedfouad148]

Being against genocide is NOT antisemitic!

[@Maleeha16378]

Women of courage and integrity 🫡 you make all women proud. Thank you Ms Albanese ❤️

[@ladanomar9677]

Brilliant discussion

[@mohindersingh9007]

I hope this wonderful lady, who speaks so bravely against injustice, stays safe. Salute you, Francesca. Don't let the powerful forces against you shut you down.

[@avamcz8154]

i study international relations and Francesca Albanese has become my inspiration 💞

[@kalijasin]

They should give her the Nobel peace prize

[@armykayla9971]

Wow! I had never heard of Francesca before, but I am so amazed at how unapologetically she spoke in defense of the Palestinians. I know it's partly due to her job/experience, but I feel like so many people in other high places tiptoe or ignore the Palestinian struggle even before October 7. It is refreshing and invigorating to hear someone say bluntly that what is happening in Palestine is disproportionate and ethnic cleansing. I hope we all continue to fight for Palestine and other places experiencing humanitarian crimes as well. We will only get through this with solidarity and longevity.

[@Grandhotel256]

Armykala961-she’s all over the Internet since this war look on other channels, and you can learn from her and Norman Finkelstein

[@nazarmawj338]

❤❤❤ Salute

[@aisharasheed8225]

I as a human rights lawyer have also lost my faith in human rights… it all seems that I have been practicing a qualified right not unconditional right for all humans… all the books seem irrelevant and one big lie… how is anyone will respect the rule of law ….whether domestic or international laws

[@talchapoton2402]

They know nothing is ever enforced.charges or not.

[@coleengoodell7523]

That's where the problem arises.

[@jylyhughes5085]

Free Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@irenem9302]

Grazie signora Albanese per il suo lavoro, anche trasmetta al segretario de l'ONU GUTIERRES;So quanto e difficile quando il paese colpevole e Israele che sa fare la vittima come nessuno...

[@tahirahmed7539]

The worst thing is that after the war people will face so much more hardship after all the damage to the whole infrastructure this is awful

[@jerzypiaskowski9656]

She also has a lot of compassion for I-zrael, as she says (time :10.18).It's a shame, because for g-eno-cide there is supposed to be an e-lectric chair , not prison !

[@cristinakasselas555]

My hope is coming from youth as well ! Reason why I a talking openly with my children !!! Never again is never again to anyone else, not in our name not even in the name of the God !