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Controversy over Francesca Albanese’s fashion magazine cover

Francesca Albanese, the UN rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, appeared as a model on the cover of Love magazine wearing clothing from two brands that pro-Palestinian activists are urged to boycott, according to specialized monitoring websites.

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What is happening

The cover prompted controversy because the brands are described by those websites as being close to Israel. The report says Albanese posed for the magazine wearing clothing from the two brands.

Why is it on the Radar?

The episode has drawn attention because of the contrast between Albanese’s role on Palestinian territories and her appearance in clothing from brands targeted by pro-Palestinian boycott campaigns.

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