Francesca Albanese

UN expert Francesca Albanese has called for an immediate trade and arms embargo on Israel. She responded to a former Israeli ambassador to France who described 'genocidaires' in the Israeli government, urging countries to act now to stop the situation.

Settler attacks on Palestinians increased by 63 percent in the first half of 2026, with 660 incidents recorded compared to 405 in the same period in 2025. This weekend saw 30 nationalist crime incidents, and UN expert Francesca Albanese condemned the violence as a 'pogrom,' with four Palestinians killed, 80 detained, and mosques set alight by settlers.

UN expert Francesca Albanese links the removal of ICC prosecutor Karim Khan to efforts to neutralize an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The ICC voted to dismiss Khan over misconduct claims, with 82 states supporting his removal in a secret ballot.

Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, claimed Israel cannot ensure law and order in the land it 'unlawfully occupies.' She urged UN Secretary-General António Guterres to invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter, called for UN Security Council sanctions and a peacekeeping force, and advocated for states to halt trade and arms transfers to 'Apartheid.'

Palestine advocacy groups Democracy for the Arab World Now (Dawn) and Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide (Taag) sued the Trump administration in a New York federal court to block sanctions against entities and individuals linked to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The lawsuit challenges Executive Order 14203, which authorizes sanctions on those supporting ICC investigations into alleged US and Israeli war crimes, citing risks to advocacy groups engaging with the court.

Two human rights groups sued the Trump administration over sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its investigations into Israel's actions in Gaza. The lawsuit claims the sanctions, imposed via an executive order, have restricted the groups' advocacy work and collaborations with Palestinian organizations and sanctioned entities.

Human rights groups DAWN and Taxpayers Alliance Against Genocide sued the Trump administration over sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging the restrictions have hindered their advocacy for Palestinians. The lawsuit claims the sanctions force self-censorship and block collaboration with Palestinian groups and sanctioned entities, violating constitutional rights. The ICC is investigating alleged war crimes in Gaza linked to Israel's conflict with Hamas.

Two pro-Palestine groups filed a lawsuit challenging U.S. sanctions against the ICC and associated human rights organizations, arguing they violate First Amendment rights. The sanctions, under Executive Order 14203 issued by President Trump in February 2025, target individuals and groups seeking to hold Israel accountable for alleged war crimes at the ICC. The lawsuit names Trump and several administration officials as defendants.

UN experts have called on Israel to release Palestinian physician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, detained under Israel's Unlawful Combatants Law, and condemned the systematic targeting of health workers in Gaza. They accused Israel of inflicting conditions leading to the destruction of Palestinians' health system.

Hillel Neuer of UN Watch, a pro-Israel NGO, detailed efforts to lobby the US to sanction UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese over her comments about the 'Jewish lobby' and the October 7 attacks. Neuer also claimed his organization contributed to Albanese's husband being demoted from a World Bank position.

Luxembourg's financial regulator approved Israel's diaspora bond program after Ireland withdrew due to public pressure over Gaza-related accusations. The bonds, marketed as support for Israel's military campaigns, face claims of complicity in genocide under international law.

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese praised Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar for her criticism of the removal of the Palestinian flag from the main government building by Prime Minister Janez Janša. Albanese highlighted the importance of supporting international law and people's rights over political and economic interests.

The US reimposed sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese a week after lifting them, following an appeals court's administrative stay that had previously ruled the sanctions violated her free-speech rights.

Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur for Palestine, discusses living under US sanctions imposed by the Trump administration in July 2023, which labeled her alongside figures like Vladimir Putin and Bashir al-Assad. The article highlights her role in addressing the war in Gaza and facing accusations of antisemitism.

The US has reinstated Francesca Albanese, a Palestinian rights expert, to a sanctions list. The Trump administration's move aims to pressure international officials who investigate alleged abuses by Israeli forces.

The Trump administration has maintained its position of sanctioning UN expert Francesca Albanese for her critical statements regarding Israel's policies toward Palestinians. The US has not reversed or changed its sanctions stance on the UN expert despite recent developments.

The US has lifted sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on Palestinian rights. Albanese was previously sanctioned along with others for their advocacy against Israel's military actions in Gaza. This reversal marks a policy change regarding sanctions on human rights advocates.

Francesca Albanese discusses sexual violence suffered by Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces with Redi Tlhabi. The conversation highlights the experiences of Palestinians. Israeli forces are implicated in the alleged violence.

A federal judge has blocked US sanctions against UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese, which were imposed by the Trump administration. The temporary blockage is a significant development in the case. The sanctions had been a point of contention between the US and the UN.

The Spanish government awarded UN legal expert Francesca Albanese a high civilian honour for her work documenting and denouncing international law violations in Gaza. Albanese is an Italian human rights lawyer and UN special rapporteur on Palestinian territories occupied since 1967. She has been critical of Israel's military operations in Gaza, describing them as genocide.