The U.S. sanctions a U.N. rights expert, an outspoken critic of Israel
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The U.S. sanctions a U.N. rights expert, an outspoken critic of Israel
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on Francesca Albanese, accusing her of antisemitism and contempt towards the U.S., Israel, and the West."
"Albanese accused Israel of genocide in Gaza and called for an arms embargo and for businesses to sever ties with Israel."
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a U.N. special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, which Israel welcomed. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused her of antisemitism and contempt for the U.S. and Israel. Albanese has claimed Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and advocated for an arms embargo and for businesses to end ties with Israel. She has previously faced accusations of antisemitism and denied being a threat to Israel's existence. The U.N. spokesman condemned the sanctions against her.
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