UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese arrives in Jordan

• She is a vocal critic of 'Israel’s' actions in Gaza and has received global support, including over 700,000 signatures for a 2026 Nobel Peace Prize nomination.

Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, has arrived in Jordan on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Political Backlash and US Sanctions

Albanese, a prominent human rights expert appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, has faced political backlash for her criticism of 'Israel’s' actions in Gaza. In July 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on her, restricting her financial transactions and access to US-based assets. Despite the personal and professional consequences, she remained committed to speaking out against what she has described as “genocide” in Gaza.

“That’s very serious to be on the list of people sanctioned by the US,” Albanese said in an interview with the Associated Press.

“My daughter is American. I’ve been living in the US and I have some assets there. But my commitment to justice is more important than personal interests.”

Exposing "Israel"

In her reports, Albanese has introduced the concept of “Israel’s genocidal economy,” arguing that decades of occupation have created a system of profit built on the suffering of Palestinians. She has repeatedly called for sanctions against 'Israel' and urged prosecution of those she terms the “architects, executors and profiteers” of the alleged crimes.

Albanese has also criticized ceasefire plans in Gaza as insufficient. Speaking in August 2025, she emphasized that the violence in the territory constitutes genocide rather than a conventional war. She stressed the need to end occupation, exploitation, and colonization of Palestinian lands, highlighting the complicityof Western countries in supporting 'Israel’s' actions.

Her advocacy has drawn significant global support. In July 2025, over 700,000 people signed a petition for her to be nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing her work defending civilians in Gaza. The campaign, led by the US-based nonprofit Avaaz, aimed to honor both Albanese and the medical teams on the ground providing care to Palestinians.