At the meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the European Union and the Arab countries held in Madrid, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares proposed imposing sanctions against Israel. This proposal is aimed at stopping the war in Gaza and achieving a two-state solution. according to this source.
According to Albares's proposal, the following measures should be considered against Israel:
- Suspending the Association Agreement between the European Union and Israel;
- Prohibiting the sale of weapons to Israel;
- Imposing personal sanctions against individuals obstructing peace, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Albares emphasized that these measures are not against Israel, but aimed at ensuring peace and security. According to his words, Palestinians also have the right to peace and security.
More than 20 countries participated in the meeting, including Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, and a number of Arab countries. Spain's proposals, including an arms embargo on Israel and the suspension of the Association Agreement, were widely supported. The issues of officially recognizing the State of Palestine and delivering unrestricted humanitarian aid were also discussed.
Palestinian Prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa supported Spain's position and called on the international community to increase pressure on Israel. He highlighted the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank and the war crimes committed.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also described Israel's actions in Gaza as "absolutely illegal" and called on the European Union to reconsider the free trade agreement with Israel. According to his words, recognizing the State of Palestine is of geopolitical interest to Europe.
Spain's initiatives are also being supported by other European countries. Norway, Iceland, and Qatar supported the recognition of the State of Palestine and proposed imposing sanctions against Israel.
These measures reflect the international community's efforts to resolve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to achieve a two-state solution.
Abdullah Sayyid
