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**Summary:**

A UN Special Rapporteur, Francesca Albanese, released a report accusing 48 companies, primarily American, of contributing to an “economy of genocide” in Gaza by profiting from the Israeli invasion and occupation. She called for these companies to cease business with Israel and face trial at the ICC. In response, the U.S. sanctioned Albanese, accusing her of anti-Semitism and waging economic warfare against the U.S. and Israel. This move, typical of the current U.S. administration, highlights the growing divide between international scrutiny of Israel’s actions and the unwavering support from Washington.

**News Article:**

**The Hindu: US Sanctions UN Rapporteur After “Genocide” Report on Gaza**

**NEW DELHI, July 13, 2025:** A fresh diplomatic storm is brewing as the United States has imposed sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese following her report alleging that numerous companies, including major US tech and manufacturing firms, are complicit in an “economy of genocide” within Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Albanese’s report, released on July 1st, accuses 48 companies of profiting from the Israeli occupation and invasion of Gaza, arguing they are effectively using Palestinian territories as testing grounds for new technologies and equipment. The report names entities from arms manufacturers like Lockheed Martin to tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, and Alphabet Inc., as well as construction and transportation companies accused of aiding in demolitions and illegal settlements. The report singles out large asset management firms, BlackRock and Vanguard, for having investments in many of the accused companies.

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, swiftly condemned Albanese’s report, accusing her of spreading “unabashed anti-Semitism” and engaging in a “campaign of political and economic warfare” against both the United States and its staunch ally, Israel. The sanctions against Albanese include travel restrictions to the US and a freeze on any assets she may hold within the country.

This move is consistent with the current US administration’s approach to international bodies and individuals critical of Israel. Previously, the US has sanctioned ICC officials who have investigated alleged war crimes in Palestinian territories. The US does not recognize the authority of the ICC.

The sanctions have been met with defiance from Albanese, who stated that the actions were a sign of guilt of the US and Israel.

“All eyes must remain on Gaza, where children are dying of starvation in their mothers’ arms, while their fathers and siblings are bombed into pieces while searching for food”.

This action highlights the increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, with a growing divergence between the US stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict and international scrutiny of the situation, particularly regarding human rights and the treatment of Palestinians. The world watches to see if this report will create any change in the business relationships between the companies and the Israeli government.

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