Spain bans Israel-bound weapons ships, planes; Tel Aviv calls move anti-semitic


Spain bans Israel-bound weapons ships, planes; Tel Aviv calls move anti-semitic

MADRID: Spain on Monday banned ships and aircraft carrying weapons to Israel from calling at Spanish ports or entering its airspace due to Israel’s military offensive in Gaza, measures the Israeli foreign minister denounced as anti-semitic. Spain, which recognised a Palestinian state in May 2024 and has been a vocal critic of Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, responded to Gideon Saar’s comments by summoning its ambassador in Tel Aviv back for consultations.On top of the ban on ships and aircraft delivering weapons or military-grade jet fuel to Israel, PM Pedro Sanchez’s govt said it would not allow anyone who has participated directly in “genocide” in Gaza to enter Spain. Israel has strongly denied that its actions in Gaza amount to genocide.Saar accused Sanchez of using the measures in an attempt to divert attention from domestic corruption scandals, and announced an entry ban on Sanchez’s deputy, Yolanda Diaz, and youth minister Sira Rego. Both belong to hard-left party Sumar, the junior partner in Sanchez’s coalition govt. Spain’s foreign ministry said Israel’s entry ban was unacceptable, adding that Sanchez’s measures were in line with public sentiment in Spain and reflected Madrid’s support for peace, human rights and international law.



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