Marco Rubio Sanctions UN Official Francesca Albanese Over Israel Criticism

Jul 10, 2025 United States United States Politics
Marco Rubio Sanctions UN Official Francesca Albanese Over Israel Criticism

Marco Rubio sanctions UN official Francesca Albanese for criticizing Israel's Gaza actions. Albanese is accused of leading a campaign against the US and Israel.

Marco Rubio Sanctions UN Official Over Israel Criticism

Senator Marco Rubio has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN Human Rights Council official, following her criticisms of Israel's actions in Gaza.

Accusations Against Albanese

Rubio accuses Albanese of leading a "campaign of political and economic warfare" against the United States and Israel. Albanese, a Special Rapporteur, had urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged war crimes committed by Israel.

US Response and Allegations

The US had previously called for Albanese's removal from her UN post, citing antisemitism. A report by Albanese accused 48 companies of profiting from cooperation with the Israeli government, describing Israel's actions as a "calculated economy of genocide."

Albanese's Stance

Albanese was banned from Israel after claiming the October 7th massacre was a response to Israeli oppression, further stating that Israel's Gaza offensive is part of a systematic displacement of Palestinians.

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