The United Nations special rapporteur to Palestine recently responded after the US issued sanctions against her for criticizing their support of Israel.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Francesca Albanese would be added to the U.S. sanctions list for her actions, which he described as prompting illegitimate prosecutions of Israelis a

Francesca Albanese, the U.N. expert on Palestinian rights, faces U.S. sanctions affecting her movements and engagements. Despite asset freezes, Albanese plans to continue her work, challenging Israel's treatment of Palestinians.

Special rapporteurs enjoy full diplomatic immunity under international law. Fellow experts suggest US sanctions can be subject of proceedings at the International Court of Justice

UN official Francesca Albanese condemned US sanctions against her as “obscene,” saying they're a response to her criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza. She vowed not to be silenced, supported ICC action against Israel,

The State Department confirmed sanctions were imposed on UN official Francesca Albanese over efforts targeting U.S. and Israeli officials through the ICC.

The expected move against Francesca Albanese comes amid a Washington visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The US is imposing sanctions against a senior UN official focused on the human rights of Palestinians, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday.