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Spain Urges Sanctions on Israel Amid Gaza Crisis

5/26/2025

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At a pivotal meeting in Madrid, Spain's foreign minister called for sanctions against Israel, condemning its blockade and military actions in Gaza that have resulted in devastating starvation and over 54,000 lives lost. European allies are uniting in their pressure on Israel, as the EU reassesses its cooperation agreement, all while striving for a two-state solution to alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

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At a pivotal meeting in Madrid, Spain's foreign minister called for sanctions against Israel, condemning its blockade and military actions in Gaza that have resulted in devastating starvation and over 54,000 lives lost. European allies are uniting in their pressure on Israel, as the EU reassesses its cooperation agreement, all while striving for a two-state solution to alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis.