US: Removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is temporary, no policy change
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- The US State Department stated that the removal of UN expert Francesca Albanese from a sanctions list is temporary and does not signify a policy change.
- Albanese was previously sanctioned by the US in July 2025 for her efforts to prompt the International Criminal Court to take action against US and Israeli officials.
- A federal judge had temporarily blocked the sanctions, citing potential free-speech violations by the Trump administration, but the US government is appealing the ruling.
The United States has reiterated its stance on the temporary nature of Francesca Albanese's removal from a sanctions list, emphasizing that this action does not signal a shift in US policy. Albanese, a UN expert focusing on the Palestinian territories, was initially sanctioned in July 2025 due to her engagement with the International Criminal Court concerning US and Israeli officials.
The US decision to remove Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on the Palestinian territories, from a list of sanctioned individuals is temporary and does not reflect a policy change.
This development follows a federal judge's temporary block on the sanctions, which questioned the Trump administration's adherence to free speech principles. The State Department confirmed its intention to reinstate Albanese on the Specially Designated Nationals list should the appellate court overturn or stay the judge's order.
The Government has appealed the court's order.
The US government's appeal underscores its commitment to its foreign policy objectives and its approach to international legal bodies. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions and legal challenges surrounding international scrutiny of actions in the Palestinian territories.
In the event the DC Circuit stays or overturns that order, the Government intends to restore Ms. Albanese's name to the SDN List.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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