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

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Francesca Albanese would be added to the U.S. sanctions list for her actions, which he described as prompting illegitimate prosecutions of Israelis a

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.

Special rapporteurs enjoy full diplomatic immunity under international law. Fellow experts suggest US sanctions can be subject of proceedings at the International Court of Justice

U.S. sanctions against U.N. expert Albanese mark an escalation in the international fallout over Israel's war in Gaza.

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.