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US sanctions UN official over political ‘warfare’ against Israel
OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES, JUL 09 – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sanctioned Francesca Albanese for urging the International Criminal Court to investigate US and Israeli officials amid accusations of genocide in Gaza.
- The United States is sanctioning Francesca Albanese for her claims about Israel's actions in Gaza, announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on social media.
- Rubio accused Albanese of promoting antisemitism and of supporting terrorism regarding her criticisms of U.S. policies.
- Albanese released a report alleging that companies profited from what she termed Israel's illegal actions and called for accountability.
- The sanctions will freeze Albanese's assets in the U.S. and may prevent her and her family from entering the country, as confirmed by a State Department spokesperson.
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