EU Officials Face War Crime Accusations

Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in Palestinian territories, issued a call for the prosecution of EU officials for complicity in Israeli war crimes on May 3. She argues that the EU's continued support of Israel, despite documented violations of international law in the occupied Palestinian territories, makes them complicit. Albanese's statement specifically targets EU officials who have failed to hold Israel accountable for its actions. Albanese criticizes the EU's unwavering diplomatic, economic, and military support for Israel, stating that it emboldens Israel to continue its policies of occupation, settlement expansion, and violence against Palestinians. She emphasizes that the EU has a legal and moral obligation to uphold international law and protect human rights, but it has consistently failed to do so in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Her call for prosecution underscores the growing international concern over Israel's conduct and the perceived failure of international actors, particularly the EU, to address it effectively. Albanese's statement adds to a growing body of evidence and accusations against Israel, and it also highlights the debate over the responsibility of third-party states and organizations in preventing or enabling human rights violations. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/05/12/1210-m12.html