Francesca Albanese, a UN Special Rapporteur, faced sanctions from Secretary of State Marco Rubio for her criticism of U.S. and Israeli actions regarding Gaza. Rubio labeled her efforts as illegitimate, claiming they incite political warfare against the U.S. and its allies' sovereignty. His announcement occurred after a significant meeting between Israeli officials and President Trump focused on potential plans that resemble ethnic cleansing in Gaza. This situational backdrop includes prior sanctions against ICC officials involved in prosecuting Israeli leaders for alleged war crimes.
On February 12, 2025, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese was sanctioned by Secretary of State Marco Rubio for her calls for ICC action against U.S. and Israeli officials. Rubio stated that her actions constitute political warfare against the U.S. and Israel, which will not be tolerated. He reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to its allies' right to self-defense and the need to respond to lawfare efforts.
Rubio's announcement of sanctions followed a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump, signaling a collaboration on plans involving the ethnic cleansing of Gaza. Reports suggest that discussions included the release of hostages held by Hamas. The existing context includes previous sanctions on ICC officials like Karim Khan for pursuing charges against Netanyahu.
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