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Spanish Parliament Approves Arms Embargo on Israel
Spain's law bans all arms trade with Israel to pressure a halt to Gaza attacks, citing over 67,000 Palestinian deaths, and passed by 178 to 169 votes.
- Spain's Parliament approved an arms embargo on Israel with 178 votes in favor and 169 against, announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to address the situation in Gaza.
- The law prohibits all exports of military equipment to Israel and restricts the entry of such materials into Spanish ports and airspace, with some exceptions.
- The vote was delayed to avoid coinciding with the anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
- Israel's embassy criticized the embargo, calling it a 'cynical and reprehensible decision.
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Spain Passes Law Banning All Arms Trade With Israel to Stop the Genocide in Gaza - Quds News Network
The Spanish Parliament on Wednesday approved a law banning all arms exports and imports between Spain and the occupation state of Israel. The move, backed by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, aims to help stop the genocide in Gaza.
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Total News Sources90
Leaning Left9Leaning Right6Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left
45% Left
L 45%
C 25%
R 30%
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