On July 9, 2025, the US State Department sanctioned Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories. As indicated in the DOS statement, “Albanese has spewed unabashed antisemitism, expressed support for terrorism, and open contempt for the United States, Israel, and the West.”

European Union criticizes the US for sanctioning Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, known for her anti-Israel stance.

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

UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese is known for being vocal in criticizing Israel over alleged war crimes in Gaza.

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.

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

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.