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Besides the fact that Sanchez was only an acting prime minister up to last week, Spain has also been one of the most critical voices regarding the Israeli siege and bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
After some of Spain’s far-left ministers used terms like genocide to describe the situation and called for an end to a diplomatic relationship with Israel, the Israeli Embassy accused the ministers of being aligned with terrorism.
Spain’s Foreign Ministry snapped back, accusing the Israeli Embassy of misrepresenting their views and reminding the ambassador that Spain is an open democracy where politicians can speak their minds.
Sanchez has also long advocated for a humanitarian cease-fire, and a four-day pause in fighting is set to start on the day of his visit as Israel and Hamas, besides the humanitarian pause, agreed to the release of some hostages and prisoners.
After some of Spain’s far-left ministers used terms like genocide to describe the situation and called for an end to a diplomatic relationship with Israel, the Israeli Embassy accused the ministers of being aligned with terrorism.
Spain’s Foreign Ministry snapped back, accusing the Israeli Embassy of misrepresenting their views and reminding the ambassador that Spain is an open democracy where politicians can speak their minds.
Sanchez has also long advocated for a humanitarian cease-fire, and a four-day pause in fighting is set to start on the day of his visit as Israel and Hamas, besides the humanitarian pause, agreed to the release of some hostages and prisoners.
Spain’s premier aims to lay groundwork for peace talks in visit to Israel, Palestine
Newly reelected Pedro Sanchez has also vowed to recognize State of Palestine - Anadolu Ajansı
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