Spain's PM called for Israel to be barred from international sports competitions
4 hours ago
- #Israel-Gaza conflict
- #Political tensions
- #International sports
- Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls for Israel to be barred from international sports competitions due to its actions in Gaza.
- Spanish government cancels a €700m contract for Israeli-designed rocket launchers.
- Sánchez criticizes Israel’s conduct in Gaza, accusing it of genocide against Palestinians.
- Pro-Palestinian protests disrupt the Vuelta a España cycling race, leading to clashes with police.
- Sánchez praises peaceful protesters and questions Israel’s participation in international sports events.
- Norway’s football association donates ticket sales from a World Cup qualifier against Israel to Doctors Without Borders for Gaza aid.
- Israeli government condemns Sánchez’s stance, calling it anti-Israel and antisemitic.
- Spanish opposition leaders blame Sánchez for the disruption of the Vuelta a España and damage to Spain’s reputation.
- Israel bans two Spanish ministers from entering the country due to their criticisms of Israel’s actions in Gaza.