The recent conduct of Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories, is both alarming and emblematic of a deeper malaise within certain international institutions. Her appalling invocation of Holocaust comparisons to criticise Israel not only distorts history but also trivialises one of humanity’s darkest chapters. Such rhetoric is as offensive as it is dangerous, fuelling antisemitism under the guise of advocacy.

It is telling that a figure entrusted with the solemn duty of defending human rights has instead chosen to engage in crude propaganda. By invoking Nazi Germany to describe the modern Jewish state, Albanese has crossed the line from criticism into outright delegitimisation. This grotesque inversion of history diminishes the suffering of Holocaust victims and mocks the values that the United Nations is meant to uphold.

The United Nations must act decisively. To retain its moral authority, it cannot allow its representatives to perpetuate hatred, much less endorse figures aligned with regimes like Iran, which openly call for Israel’s destruction. The Special Rapporteur has rendered herself unfit for her role. Her continued tenure is an affront to the principles of neutrality, decency, and historical truth.

At We Believe in Israel, we stand resolutely against such reckless and inflammatory narratives. Antisemitism is not merely a relic of the past but a persistent force that must be confronted at every turn. We call on the international community to reject this dangerous rhetoric and demand higher standards from those who claim to champion human rights.

The Holocaust teaches us many lessons, but chief among them is the perils of silence in the face of rising hatred. We urge the United Nations to ensure its representatives embody this lesson—not undermine it.