The United States has lifted the sanctions imposed on Francesca Albanese, a UN expert specializing in the Palestinian territories.

The United States announced on Wednesday the lifting of sanctions imposed on Francesca Albanese, a UN expert specializing in the Palestinian territories, who has been criticized for her positions towards Israel. The decision was made following a court ruling, and the US Department of the Treasury confirmed that Albanese has been removed from the international blacklist, which now allows her to conduct banking operations and use credit cards.

Federal Judge Richard Leon emphasized the importance of protecting freedom of expression in his opinion. Francesca Albanese, an Italian citizen, has been a constant critic of the treatment of Palestinians by Israel, also considering her recommendation to the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.