The foreign ministers of Germany and France have expressed strong criticism towards Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, in light of her recent comments referring to Israel as a 'common enemy.' German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul described Albanese's position as 'untenable' following her controversial statements. While acknowledging the importance of UN independent reporters, Wadephul stated that Albanese has made numerous inappropriate remarks in the past, further calling into question her credibility in this critical role.

The French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, also joined in the condemnation during a question time at the Paris Parliament, insisting on Albanese's resignation. He emphasized that France unequivocally condemns her exaggerated and culpable remarks, clarifying that criticisms should be directed at the Israeli government and its policies, not at statements that could incite further division or hostility.

This incident reflects the larger tensions surrounding the discourse on Israel and Palestine, particularly in European political realms. The push for Albanese’s resignation suggests significant pushback against narratives perceived to undermine the legitimacy of Israeli policies and raises questions about the role and accountability of UN officials commenting on sensitive geopolitical issues. It highlights the delicate balance Western nations must maintain in their foreign policy towards Israel while addressing the human rights concerns in Palestinian territories.