'Mafia style intimidation': Francesca Albanese after US sanctions over IsraelShowing a brave face, Francesca Albanese termed 'mafia style intimidation' the Trump administration's decision to sanction her over her criticism of Israel as United Nations expertThursday July 10, 2025 12:28 PM , ummid.com News NetworkGeneva/Washington: Showing a brave face, Francesca Albanese termed 'mafia style intimidation' the Trump administration's decision to sanction her over her criticism of Israel as United Nations expert. "Mafia Style Intimidation"Francesca Albanese, however, refused to budge and said such "mafia style intimidation techniques" will not stop her from rendering her duties. “No comment on mafia style intimidation techniques,” the UN expert wrote to Al Jazeera. Francesca Albanese had earlier explained in detail why Israel, as an illegal occupying power, does not have right to defend itself as per the UN Charter. At another occasion, Francesca Albanese had urged to suspend Israel from the United Nations .