Albares Demands Arms Embargo Against Israel, Threatens to Halt EU Agreement

Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares, speaking at a Madrid meeting with representatives from 20 countries, has called for an immediate suspension of the EU-Israel association agreement if the ongoing war in Gaza doesn't cease. He stated, "If the war doesn't stop, the association agreement between the EU and Israel has to be suspended immediately." Albares's statement underscores the growing international pressure on Israel to end the conflict. He emphasized the need for an arms embargo against Israel, stating that "We have to implement an arms embargo against Israel." While acknowledging Israel's legitimate security concerns, Albares stressed the equal right of the Palestinian people to peace and security, condemning their status as "a people condemned eternally to be refugees." The meeting aimed to promote a two-state solution and increase pressure on Israel to end the violence in Gaza. Albares's strong words reflect a growing global concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a lasting peace in the region.