The government’s plan, which requires parliamentary and cabinet approval, seeks to isolate the administration of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu through economic and logistical restrictions. Beyond the arms embargo, Spain will bar ships carrying military fuel from its ports, deny its airspace to aircraft transporting weapons to Israel, and prohibit entry to individuals linked to war crimes. Madrid also intends to halt imports from illegal settlements and increase humanitarian aid to Gaza to €150 million by 2026.
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Spain Imposes Total Arms Embargo on Israel Over Gaza Offensive
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a sweeping package of nine measures on Monday, including a permanent ban on weapons sales and transit, aimed at pressuring the Israeli government to end its military campaign in Gaza, which he characterized as the extermination of a defenseless civilian population.
Escalating Diplomatic Tensions
Israel responded to the announcement by labeling the move antisemitic and imposing entry bans on Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz and Youth Minister Sira Rego. In retaliation, Spain recalled its ambassador from Tel Aviv. The diplomatic fallout follows persistent public pressure within Spain, where recent polls indicate that 75% of the population holds a negative view of Israel. While Sánchez acknowledged that Spain lacks the nuclear capability to halt the offensive single-handedly, he insisted the state would not be intimidated in its defense of international law. The measures arrive as global scrutiny intensifies over the death toll in Gaza, which health officials report has exceeded 64,000, and as activists continue efforts to breach the Israeli blockade via the Global Sumud Flotilla.
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