US EditionSpanish PM Laments Country’s Lack of Nukes as Reason It Can’t Stop Gaza War
- On September 11, 2025, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a series of measures targeting Israel in response to the Gaza conflict, such as prohibiting arms sales, restricting certain maritime activities, increasing aid to Gaza, and barring entry to individuals involved in what he described as acts of genocide.
- The sanctions followed Sánchez’s remarks expressing regret Spain lacked nuclear weapons to counter Israel, prompting criticism and condemnation from pro-Israel figures and advocacy groups.
- Sánchez also confirmed Spain’s recognition of Palestinian statehood, a move announced in May 2024 alongside Ireland and Norway that strained diplomatic ties with Israel.
- The head of the Combat Antisemitism Movement strongly condemned Prime Minister Sánchez's remarks, describing them as a clear call for genocide, and called on international judicial bodies to investigate the statements.
- These developments mark a deep diplomatic rift between Spain and Israel, highlighting increased European support for Palestinians and ongoing tensions over the Gaza war.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez shocked the Israeli government by expressing regret that his country does not have a nuclear bomb to be able to stop the Jewish state's offensive in the Gaza Strip.
On Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation issued a statement in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who accused the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, of posing a "genocidal" threat against the "only Jewish State." The Government rejected the accusations of anti-Semitism and defended his position with Gaza. In the text, he pointed out that "the Spanish people are friends with the peo…
Antisemitism Watchdog Orders Probe of Spanish PM’s Comment on Nuclear Bomb to Stop Israel - The Media Line
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Spain’s prime minister draws criticism after saying lack of nuclear weapons limits role in stoppingGaza war
(JTA) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez lamented his country’s lack of “nuclear weapons” while announcing sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza. “Spain, as you know, doesn’t have nuclear bombs, nor aircraft carriers, nor large oil reserves,” said Sánchez in a speech posted to X earlier this week. “We alone can’t stop the Israeli offensive, but that doesn’t mean we won’t stop trying because there are causes worth fighting for even if…
"It seems that the Spanish Inquisition, the expulsion of the Jews from Spain and the systematic and massive killing of Jews in the Holocaust are not enough for Sánchez," says the Israeli Prime Minister's message.
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