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The US has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN official focused on Palestinian human rights, accusing her of attempting to involve the ICC in investigations against US and Israeli officials, which the US claims infringes on sovereignty and is biased. The move aligns with ongoing US efforts to oppose ICC actions related to Israel and Gaza, and has received support from Israeli officials.
The US has imposed sanctions on UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, amid a broader campaign by the Trump administration to suppress criticism of Israel's military operations in Gaza, which has resulted in significant casualties and international controversy.
Efforts to ramp up relief in Gaza are ongoing as a new process for inspecting aid at the Kerem Shalom crossing is being tested. Under the new system, trucks would enter Gaza from Jordan through Kerem Shalom, but permission is still needed for direct entry to alleviate the desperate situation in the enclave. Israel has yet to open Kerem Shalom, but there are indications that it could soon help process humanitarian supplies. The current situation in Gaza is increasingly chaotic, with people grabbing aid and larger numbers of displaced individuals near the border with Egypt. The humanitarian operation is collapsing, as half of the population is starving and the needs are massive.