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US sanctions UN official over political ‘warfare’ against Israel
UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – The U.S. sanctioned UN expert Francesca Albanese for pushing International Criminal Court probes against U.S. and Israeli officials, citing concerns over bias and threats to national interests.
- On Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on Francesca Albanese, citing legal mechanisms including President Donald Trump's Executive Order 14203.
- Her campaign has targeted American defense technology companies, highlighting efforts to hold U.S. and Israeli officials accountable via ICC investigations.
- The entire inquiry panel stepped down; Hillel Neuer said that no U.N. official had ever been sanctioned before in history.
- Following the announcement, Gideon Sa'ar, Israeli Foreign Minister, called it `a clear message`, while Hillel Neuer, UN Watch Executive Director, said `Justice is served`.
- These sanctions raise questions about the independence of UN rapporteurs and the credibility of international human rights mechanisms, challenging diplomatic norms.
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