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Georgetown Cuts Ties with UN Rapporteur Over Antisemitism

12/28/2025

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Georgetown University has severed ties with Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian rights, citing antisemitic remarks and US sanctions.
Anna Maria Mayda confirmed that federal law prohibits US institutions from associating with sanctioned individuals.
Albanese, previously an affiliated scholar, lost access to university resources.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized her for promoting antisemitism and supporting terrorism after October 7 Hamas attack.

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Georgetown University has severed ties with Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian rights, citing antisemitic remarks and US sanctions.
Anna Maria Mayda confirmed that federal law prohibits US institutions from associating with sanctioned individuals.
Albanese, previously an affiliated scholar, lost access to university resources.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized her for promoting antisemitism and supporting terrorism after October 7 Hamas attack.