Donald Trump’s administration is sanctioning UN Human Rights Council special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, a vocal critic of Israel’s war on Gaza.Announcing the decision, Marco Rubio accused the UN expert of leading a “campaign of political and economic warfare” against the US and Israel,

Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, condemned the Trump administration for imposing sanctions against her. She went on to describe the move as a ‘sign of guilt’.

When the history of the genocide in Gaza is written, one of the most courageous and outspoken champions for justice and the adherence to international law will be Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur,

Defenders of Palestine and the rule of law on Wednesday condemned Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement of sanctions targeting United Nations expert Francesca Albanese, one of the most outspoken critics of Israel’s U.S.-backed genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

Francesca Albanese, a UN Gaza investigator, was sanctioned by the US under Trump. She is an Italian lawyer with no relation to Australian PM Anthony Albanese.

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur critical of Israel's actions in Gaza. The sanctions sparked backlash, with rights groups urging governments to protect the independence of UN officials.