⚡️🇪🇸🇮🇱 Breaking News:
Spain imposes comprehensive sanctions on Israel: arms and settlement bans, travel restrictions, and expanded support for Palestine and Gaza.
"Defending a country is one thing; bombing hospitals and starving innocent children is another," said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Israel is exterminating defenseless people. This violates all humanitarian laws.
We cannot stand by and watch."
Spain announced nine measures against Israel:
➤ Arms embargo
All types of weapons sales to Israel are prohibited.
➤ Maritime restrictions
Shipments carrying fuel destined for the Israeli army are prohibited from passing through Spanish ports.
➤ Airspace restrictions
Aircraft transporting defense supplies to Israel are prohibited from passing through Spanish airspace.
➤ Entry ban
Individuals directly involved in genocide and war crimes are prohibited from entering Spanish territory.
➤ Settlement product ban
Goods produced in Israeli settlements in Gaza and the West Bank are prohibited from being imported.
➤ Consular Restrictions
Restrict access to Spanish consular services for Spanish citizens residing in illegal Israeli settlements.
➤ Support for the Palestinian Authority
Strengthen Spain's diplomatic and financial support for the Palestinian Authority.
➤ Increase Contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Expand Spain's financial and logistical support for UNRWA operations.
➤ Strengthen Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
Strengthen humanitarian aid and cooperation programs in Gaza.