Netanyahu removes Spain from Gaza coordination centre over ‘hostility’
Why it matters: Spain's exclusion from the Gaza coordination center impacts international efforts to manage the ceasefire.
- Benjamin Netanyahu removed Spain from the Gaza coordination centre in Kiryat Gat, citing Spain's "hostility" and repeated opposition to Israel.
- Netanyahu stated Israel would not "remain silent in the face of those who attack us" and accused Spain of defaming Israeli soldiers.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Saar slammed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, alleging his government leveled "blood libels" against Israel and its army, rendering Spain incapable of a constructive role.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Spain of waging a diplomatic war against Israel, removing Madrid from a Gaza coordination center due to its "hostility" and repeated opposition to Israel. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar further criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for what he called "blood libels" against Israel and its army, asserting Spain's inability to play a constructive role.
