By Muhammad Sulaiman
Spain has pulled its ambassador from Israel in a dramatic escalation of tensions. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said the move came after “false and calumnious” accusations from Israel against Madrid.
The step follows Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s hard line on Gaza, including a permanent arms embargo and bans on Israeli-linked ships and aircraft. He has accused Israel of committing genocide, sparking Israeli claims of antisemitism and entry bans on Spanish ministers.
Madrid insists its stance is rooted in human rights and international law, marking its toughest diplomatic challenge to Israel yet.