politics
March 17, 2026
UN Rapporteur to N1: Serbia is one of Israel's strongest allies and does so shamelessly
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, told N1 that the Serbian government is "one of the strongest and most decisive allies of Israel, without any shame."
TL;DR
- Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur, calls Serbia a strong and unashamed ally of Israel.
- She argues that Israel's actions, including alleged ethnic cleansing and war crimes, are enabled by international support.
- Albanese advocates for the strict application of international law and accountability for Israel's actions.
- She criticizes the global system where human lives are treated as expendable commodities.
- Albanese highlights that Serbia's government supports Israel despite international court rulings and obligations.
- She urges Serbian citizens to hold their leaders accountable for complicity in alleged war crimes and financing conflicts.
- The rapporteur notes that Serbia cooperates with Israel on surveillance technology and unconventional weapons.
- Albanese experienced pressure on an academic event in Belgrade, suggesting strong ties between Serbian academia and the Israeli system.
- She warns against "pinkwashing" and cultural appropriation, urging citizens to "follow the money" to understand political decisions.
- Despite challenges, Albanese believes global solidarity and collective action are crucial to resist abuses and uphold international law.
Continue reading the original article