Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares stated on Sunday that Spain has demanded an wings sanctions against the Jewish state in order to put an end to the Gaza battle. He even suggested that those who “obstruct the two-state option” become subject to specific restrictions. At the start of the Madrid Group’s ministerial meeting in the Spanish capital, Albares said,” We must all agree on a joint arms embargo,” calling for an end to Israel’s “inhumane” and” senseless” conflict in the Palestinian enclave. The Middle East needs arms the most ideal then, he continued.
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Albares added that Spain would suggest the quick suspension of an Israeli-European trade partnership that Brussels is presently looking into. Spain, one of the EU’s most vocal reviewers of Israel, angered Benjamin Netanyahu last year when it recognized Palestine as a condition. In addition, Ireland, Slovenia, and Norway all recognized Palestine in 2024. Albares argued that “nothing being discussed here is directed at the State of Israel,” but he added that” the Arab people have exactly the same straight to peace and security as the Jewish people.”
Israeli pressure is rising worldwide.
The conference in Madrid comes as several of Israel’s American allies are joining international calls for the country to halt its military assault on the de facto leaders of Gaza, Hamas, whose October 2023 assault on southern Israel sparked the ongoing conflict. 1, 218 people were killed in that terrorist attack, primarily residents, while 251 people were also taken prisoner by the Palestinian militants. 34 victims, according to Israel’s defense, are still being held in Gaza, according to the military. About 54, 000 persons in the Gaza Strip have been killed by Israel’s reply, with the majority of them citizens, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry data. More than 122, 000 people have been hurt, and the majority of the enclave’s structures and equipment have been destroyed. Israel imposed a siege on the besieged area after a ceasefire broke in early March, worsening the humanitarian situation and raising concerns about a looming famine. Israel stated last week that it would help “basic amounts” of food to enter Gaza, but UN and support organizations have claimed that the help is not nearly enough to improve the humanitarian situation. Albares said,” Solitude in these times is involvement in this murder… that is why we are meeting.” Attended the meeting were ministers and senior representatives from various European nations and companies, including those in France, the UK, Germany, Italy, and the Muslim world. Turkey and Brazil were likewise involved. A UN meeting on the issue will be held in France and Saudi Arabia in the middle of the month.
