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

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.

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

The United States has imposed sanctions on the United Nations official who investigates human rights abuses in occupied Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the Trump administration to punish those who criticize Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.

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

U.S. sanctions against U.N. expert Albanese mark an escalation in the international fallout over Israel's war in Gaza.

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.