U.S. issues sanctions against United Nations investigator probing abuses in Gaza
NPRThursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:39:20 AM
The U.S. has slapped sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the U.N.'s top investigator for human rights abuses in Gaza and the West Bank, after failing to oust her from the role. It’s a rare move against a U.N. official and signals escalating tensions over how the conflict is being scrutinized.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just bureaucratic drama—it’s a sharp escalation in the U.S. pushback against criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza. Sanctioning a U.N. investigator is highly unusual and suggests Washington is willing to flex hard power to shield its ally from accountability. That could further isolate the U.S. diplomatically and fuel accusations of hypocrisy on human rights. For observers, it’s a stark example of how polarized the Gaza debate has become.
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