US sanctions UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza
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SUMMARY

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur investigating human rights abuses in Gaza. This decision follows unsuccessful attempts to remove her from her position, coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington.

Albanese has called attention to what she terms "genocide" by Israel against Palestinians. The sanctions' practical impact remains unclear. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated, “Albanese’s campaign of political and economic warfare against the United States and Israel will no longer be tolerated.”

Albanese has faced criticism from U.S.

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