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Pedro Sánchez

Pedro Sánchez is the Prime Minister of Spain since 2018. Known for his left-wing domestic agenda, pro-Palestinian stance, and advocacy for multilateralism and EU cohesion. Recently, Sánchez has vocally condemned Israeli and Iranian military actions, pushed to suspend EU agreements with Israel, and defended pro-migration policies domestically. Last updated 6 days ago

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Spanish PM, Sanchez:

‘Israel is once again violating international law by assaulting a civilian flotilla in waters that do not belong to it.

Our Government is doing everything necessary to protect and assist the detained Spaniards.

But that is not enough. The EU must suspend the association agreement NOW and demand that Netanyahu comply with the law of our seas.

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Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:

"It's important to remember that Article 2 of the association agreement between the European Union and Israel is about respecting international law and humanitarian law.

And clearly, neither in Lebanon, nor in the West Bank, nor in Gaza, is Israel respecting it.

And this must lead us to reflection and also to action."

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Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:

"It’s important to remember that Article 2 of the association agreement between the European Union and Israel is about respecting international law and humanitarian law.

And clearly, neither in Lebanon, nor in the West Bank, nor in Gaza, is Israel respecting it.

And this must lead us to reflection and also to action."

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Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:

Just today, Netanyahu launches his harshest attack against Lebanon since the offensive began.

His contempt for life and international law is intolerable
It's time to speak clearly:

Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire.

The international community must condemn this new violation of international law.

The European Union must suspend its Association Agreement with Israel.

And there must be no impunity for these criminal acts.

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Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:

Netanyahu has prevented Catholics from celebrating Palm Sunday in the Holy Sites of Jerusalem, without explanation or justification.

The Spanish government condemns this unjustified attack on religious freedom and calls on Israel to respect religious diversity and international law, stressing that coexistence is impossible without tolerance.