Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says Israel 'committing genocide'
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called Israel a 'genocidal state' during a parliamentary session on Wednesday, May 15, 2025.
- Sánchez made the remarks in response to MP Gabriel Rufian's accusation that Spain was maintaining trade ties with a 'genocidal state,' sparking a diplomatic row.
- In response to Sánchez’s remarks, the Israeli Foreign Ministry arranged a formal meeting on Thursday in Jerusalem to address concerns with Spain’s ambassador to Israel, Ana Salomon.
- Sánchez declared, "We do not engage in trade with a genocidal state," as Spain enacted a comprehensive ban on arms sales to Israel following the events of October 7, 2023, despite their $3 billion in bilateral trade.
- The incident intensified already tense Israel-Spain relations and highlighted ongoing criticism of Israeli policies by Sánchez and European officials amid the conflict.
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Spain's Prime Minister Calls Israel a “Genocidal State”
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has ignited an international firestorm after publicly calling Israel a “genocidal state”. He made the comments on Wednesday during a heated parliamentary session. It also marks the first time the [...] The post Spain’s Prime Minister Calls Israel a “Genocidal State” appeared first on The People's Voice.
Spanish PM calls Israel ‘genocidal state’
Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called Israel a “genocidal state” and said Spain “does not do business” with it. During a parliamentary question-and-answer session in Madrid on 14 May, Sanchez responded to criticism from Catalan MP Gabriel Rufián, who accused him of keeping trade relations with Israel amid the Gaza Strip conflict, the Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. Also ReadNakba Day: Palestinians marks 77th anniversary amid Isra…
Spain’s Prime Minister Labels Israel a “Genocidal State,” Escalates Diplomatic Tensions
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez ignited an international firestorm on Wednesday after publicly calling Israel a “genocidal state” during a heated parliamentary session, marking the first time the socialist leader used such language, despite his government’s long-standing alignment with anti-Israel rhetoric.
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