Francesca Albanese: How Palestine Is Changing the Conversation

For decades, the reality of Israeli settler colonialism and apartheid was silenced in public discourse. Today, that silence is breaking. Palestine is not only resisting but educating the world on the ongoing legacy of colonialism. The ICJ proceedings, the rise of strategic litigation, and the growing international solidarity are signs of a seismic shift—one that demands action, not just awareness. International law is not a magic wand, but a tool forged by the struggles of oppressed peoples. It works only when we make it work. The question is no longer whether the world sees the truth, but what we will do with this knowledge. At an event at Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam, moderated by TNI's Shaun Matsheza, Francesca Albanese, Omar Barghouti, and Angélique Eijpe analysed Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in occupied Gaza as the most profound crisis of international law and order of recent times. They explored what can be done practically, legally and politically, to address this crisis. Focusing on the legal and ethical obligations of states, companies, institutions and individuals, the speakers outlined some of the next steps needed to achieve accountability and meaningfully contribute to Palestinian liberation. Visit our website: https://www.tni.org Support our work: https://www.tni.org/en/support-tni Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.tni.org/en/subscribe