Israel don block Spain from participating for one important US-led coordination centre wey dem set up to help manage Gaza after ceasefire. The centre wey dey Kiryat Gat na to monitor truce and help humanitarian aid reach Gaza, but as from Friday, Spain no go dey there again.
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar talk say Spain government anti-Israel bias don too much, make dem lose ability to help implement President Trump peace plan. Him say Spain no go dey allowed for the Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC) meetings again.
Relationship between Israel and Spain don spoil well-well since Madrid recognise Palestinian state for 2024. Both countries don even withdraw their ambassadors. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez don dey one of the strongest critics of Israel war for Gaza wey don kill over 72,000 Palestinians.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuse Spain of waging diplomatic war against Israel. Him talk say, “Those who attack the State of Israel instead of confronting terrorist regimes will not be our partners in shaping the region’s future.” Him say him no go tolerate hypocrisy and hostility.
The CMCC centre get military personnel and diplomats from other countries like France, Britain and United Arab Emirates wey dey participate. Spain people don dey there before, but now Israel don cut dem off.
Sanchez also oppose US-Israeli war with Iran wey start February 28. Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sarr don accuse Spanish government of “standing with tyrants” because of their opposition to attacks on Iran.
Spain and Israel relationship don dey complicated for long time. Dem only establish diplomatic ties for 1986 after dictator General Francisco Franco die for 1975. Under Franco, Spain avoid recognise Israel and maintain closer ties with Arab states.
Now with this latest move, the gap between the two countries don open wider. The coordination centre wey suppose dey help Gaza recovery don lose one important participant, and nobody know how this go affect humanitarian work for the war-torn area.
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