UN expert says world has given Israel ‘licence to torture Palestinians’

Al Jazeera Human RightsNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Edna MohamedMarch 23, 2026 at 11:58 PM

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UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese stated that Israel has been given a "licence to torture Palestinians," claiming torture has become state policy. Albanese presented her report to the UN Human Rights Council, asserting that life in the occupied Palestinian territory is a continuum of suffering. The report, titled "Torture and genocide," outlines that torture extends beyond physical acts to include the cumulative impact of displacement, siege, violence, and surveillance. Albanese argues the occupied Palestinian territory has become a space of collective punishment, resulting in long-term mental and physical consequences. Albanese, a critic of Israeli actions, has faced backlash and calls for her removal.

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Albanese has faced backlash from Israel and the United States.

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Albanese presented her latest report to the UN Human Rights Council.

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Israel has effectively been given a licence to torture Palestinians.

quote — Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur90% confidence

Torture has effectively become state policy in Israel.

quote — Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur90% confidence

The occupied Palestinian territory has become a space of collective punishment.

quote — Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Gaza Strip 30% West Bank 30% United States 40% UN Human Rights Council 60% Palestinian territory ×260% UN ×370% Palestinians ×380% Israel ×590% Francesca Albanese ×590%

Keywords

torture 100% palestinians 90% israel 90% occupied palestinian territory 80% un special rapporteur 70% francesca albanese 70% state policy 60% human rights 60% collective punishment 50% genocidal violence 40%

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Israel

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