US Sanctions UN Expert Francesca Albanese Amid Criticism of Israel's Gaza Operations

Thu Jul 10 2025 10:01:35 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
US Sanctions UN Expert Francesca Albanese Amid Criticism of Israel's Gaza Operations

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN expert critical of Israel's actions in Gaza.


The US has imposed sanctions against UN Human Rights Council rapporteur Francesca Albanese, intensifying diplomatic tensions surrounding the Gaza conflict and criticisms of Israel's military actions.



The Trump administration has officially sanctioned UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who has been vocal in her criticism of Israel's military offense in Gaza. Secretary of State Marco Rubio justified the sanctions by stating that Albanese's engagement with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in prosecuting potential war crimes by American or Israeli nationals made her unfit for her role with the UN. The sanctions are expected to restrict her ability to travel to the US and access her assets, underscoring a broader campaign against the ICC, which has faced US sanctions before.

Rubio criticized Albanese for allegedly promoting antisemitism and terrorism while expressing contempt for the US and Israel. The measures against her have prompted concerns about accountability regarding the high civilian casualties resulting from the ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza, particularly in light of the recent escalation of violence that has led to substantial casualties and displacement among the Palestinian population.

Albanese, who has argued that the West is insufficiently protective of Palestinian rights, recently urged multinational corporations to cease business dealings with Israel, suggesting they could be complicit in war crimes. She based her claims on the assertion that these businesses benefit from what she perceives as illegal occupation and injustice, raising alarm among some US officials.

Israel has rebuffed Albanese's assessments, deeming them unfounded, while the Israeli military continues its operations in Gaza following a significant attack attributed to Hamas. The current political context is heightened, given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent visit to Washington for discussions that underscore US-Israel relations amid international critique.

Albanese has dismissed accusations against her as defamation intended to suppress critical perspectives on Israeli actions, reiterating that criticism should adhere to international legal standards. The situation remains fluid, with reports indicating significant humanitarian crises in Gaza due to the war, escalating calls for intervention and justice on behalf of civilians affected by the conflict.

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