Marco Rubio Sanctions UN Official for Gaza Truth-Telling, Criticizes Corporate Profiteering
The Jimmy Dore ShowJuly 16, 202520 min213,338 views
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- πΊπ³ Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur, has been sanctioned by the U.S. for her reports on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- π‘ Her recent report highlighted that companies like Google, Apple, and Amazon are profiting from the conflict in Gaza.
- ποΈ Senator Marco Rubio imposed sanctions on Albanese, citing her efforts to prompt International Criminal Court action against U.S. and Israeli officials and companies.
Criticism of U.S. and Israeli Actions
- π― The U.S. and Israel are accused of targeting whistleblowers like Albanese instead of holding war criminals accountable.
- βοΈ The transcript argues that Israel's actions, including turning Gaza into a "concentration camp," are illegal occupation and not self-defense.
- π£οΈ The U.S. is criticized for consistently supporting Israel's actions, even when they involve bombing other countries or actions in Palestine.
Allegations of Corruption and Influence
- π° Rubio is accused of being a "puppet" and "owned by the Apac lobby" and "Zionists," suggesting his actions are driven by financial or political influence rather than genuine policy.
- π The nickname "Narco Rubio" is mentioned, alluding to his brother-in-law's alleged drug trafficking, suggesting deeper compromising factors.
- π€ The transcript draws a parallel between sanctioning Albanese and lifting sanctions on the founder of al-Qaeda in Syria, suggesting a hypocrisy in U.S. foreign policy.
Erosion of International Law
- π The sanctioning of Albanese is seen as a sign of the "end of the rule of international law," with the U.S. acting based on power rather than legal principles.
- π The International Criminal Court's warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu is mentioned, yet European countries are criticized for providing him safe passage instead of arresting him.
- π« The transcript asserts that there is no true rule of international law, only "might makes right," with the U.S. dictating the global order.
Corporate Profiteering and Censorship
- π Albanese's report detailed how 48 corporations and institutions are making billions from the occupation and alleged genocide in Palestine.
- π€ The action against Albanese is framed as an attempt to silence criticism and delegitimize reports that expose corporate involvement in human rights violations.
- π The discussion suggests that entities like MIT are complicit, described as a "CIA cesspool" involved in profiting from conflict.
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