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Spain Cancels Israeli Arms Contract following Internal Opposition
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Spain has reportedly cited “public interests” grounds for the cancelation of the arms order. The Spanish government has canceled a munitions contract worth over $7 million with an Israeli firm, […]

More States Reject Trump’s Gaza ‘Take Over’ Proposal – Jordan’s King heads to US
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people. It is an inalienable part of the territory of Palestine, not a bargaining chip for political gains.” China, Britain and Spain have condemned US […]

Calls for Boycott and Justice – Madrid Protest Against Maccabi Tel Aviv Team
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The general secretary of the opposition Podemos party, Ione Belarra, joined the protest and accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians. Demonstrators gathered in Madrid on Tuesday to protest the […]

‘Complicity’ – Spanish Legal Experts Demand Madrid Impose Sanctions on Israel
“We demand that the Spanish parliament pass resolutions that implement UN resolutions, provide guarantees for Palestinian refugees, sever diplomatic, commercial and military relations with Israel, and guarantee UN supervision to restore living conditions in Gaza.” […]

‘Words Not Enough’ – Spanish Lawmaker Joins Hunger Strike in Support of Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “I join the hunger strike called by Casa Palestina de Aragón for the end of the Israeli genocide and against international complicity.” A Spanish lawmaker has announced his participation in […]

‘No Doubt’ – UN Special Rapporteur Says Israel is Committing Genocide
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to Albanese, Israel’s actions have caused “irreparable damage” to the lives of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian […]

Spain Blocks US-Bound Ships Suspected of Carrying Arms for Israel – Hamas Praises the Move
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Spanish government has denied docking permission to two US-bound cargo vessels suspected of carrying weapons for Israel. On November 7, a Spanish foreign ministry spokesperson told the daily El […]

‘Human Rights’ Violations – Spain Urges EU to Suspend Trade Deal with Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Article 2 of the agreement states that “Relations between the Parties, as well as all the provisions of the Agreement itself, shall be based on respect for human rights and […]

‘Indescribable Destruction and Suffering’ – Spanish King Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We want to see an end to the humanitarian drama and the silence of weapons, to return to the path of politics and diplomacy”. The Spanish Felipe VI called for […]

‘Only the People Save the People’ – Spain Goes on General Strike against Genocide in Gaza
By John McAulay In a historic showcase of Palestinian solidarity, tens of thousands have flooded the streets, blocked universities and boycotted companies in an attempt to force the Spanish government to cut all ties with […]

‘Stop Helping Israel Commit Genocide’ – Spanish Official to the EU Parliament
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “It’s not war, it’s a genocide. A genocide that is only possible due to the necessary complicity of the United States and Europe.” Irene Montero, a Spanish Member of the […]

‘Path to Peace’ – Madrid Meeting Calls for Ceasefire, Two-State Solution
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Attendants at the meeting affirmed the urgent need to open all border crossings with Gaza to allow unrestricted humanitarian aid to enter the besieged Gaza Strip. A ministerial meeting involving […]

‘Stop Being Complicit’ – Spanish Politician Urges Suspension of Ties with Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “They are not going to stop and Europe must stop being complicit in these genocides.” A Spanish left-wing politician has urged her government to suspend diplomatic relations with Israel, following […]

‘Enough with Double Standards’ – Spanish Leader Slams West’s Hypocrisy in Gaza
Spanish officials continue to speak out against the Israeli war on Gaza, urging other Western countries to take action that would end the Israeli genocide. The latest comments were made by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro […]

America Isolated: Why Some Western Capitals Are Shifting Positions on Gaza
By Ramzy Baroud For some in the west, the issue is not just about the Gaza genocide. It is also about the future of the west itself. On June 6, Spain joined South Africa’s […]

‘Let Peace Return’ – Spain to Join Genocide Case at ICJ against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Spain will join South Africa’s case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of genocide in its war on Gaza, the country’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares announced […]

End of an Era: What the Shifting Discourse on Palestine Teaches Us about the Future of Israel
By Ramzy Baroud Israel now stands in near-complete isolation, due, in part, to its genocide in Gaza but also to the courage and steadfastness of the Palestinian people, and to the global solidarity with […]

‘Sends Hope to West Bank, Gaza’ – Slovenia Officially Recognizes Palestinian State
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Slovenia has become the latest European Union country to recognize a Palestinian state, following in the steps of Ireland, Spain and Norway. “Today’s recognition of Palestine as a sovereign and […]

Spain Recognizes Palestine: Bold Move or Symbolic Gesture?
By John McAulay While the Israeli government lashes back at Spain for recognizing the State of Palestine, activists argue that the gesture is far from enough. Something seems off in the Historic Building of the […]

‘Historical Justice’ – Norway, Spain, Ireland Officially Recognize Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On Tuesday, Norway, Ireland and Spain officially recognized the State of Palestine and established full diplomatic relations with it. Before the Spanish government approved a decree officially recognizing the State […]

‘Services Prohibited’ – Israel Cuts Spanish Consulate in Jerusalem’s Ties with West Bank Palestinians
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On Wednesday, the governments of Ireland, Norway and Spain announced their formal recognition of Palestine as a state, a decision that will take effect from May 28. Israeli Foreign Minister […]

‘From the River to the Sea’ – Spanish Deputy Premier’s Comments Anger Israel (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Yolanda Diaz’s comments on a social media video where she explained Spain’s move to recognize Palestinian statehood angered the Israeli ambassador to Madrid. Spanish Deputy Premier Yolanda Diaz said in […]

‘We Recognize the State of Palestine’ – Ireland, Norway and Spain’s Official Announcement
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “I’m confident that further countries will join us in taking this important step in the coming weeks. This is a historic and important day for Ireland and for Palestine.” The […]

‘Not Anti-Semitic’ – Spain’s Top Court Rejects Hate Crimes Allegations Against Podemo Leader
According to the court, Belarra’s comments on Israel’s attacks on Gaza were not aimed at promoting hostility towards Jewish people. Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that comments about Israel by the leader of the left-wing […]

‘Eager for Progress’ – Spain, Ireland Discuss Recognizing a Palestinian State
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Formal recognition of Palestine is important as part of an acknowledgment that a two state solution is the way to bring about peace and stability in the region.” The Spanish […]

Vocal Supporter of Palestinian State, Spanish Prime Minister Considers Resignation
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Pedro Sanchez’s vocal support for Palestinian rights during Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza had garnered attention. Thousands of supporters of the Spanish Socialist Party gathered near the party’s headquarters in […]

‘Fully Disproportionate’ – Ireland’s FM Slams Israel’s Destruction of Gaza
Michael Martin said Ireland and Spain would be calling for a review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. Ireland’s Foreign Minister Michael Martin has accused Israel of breaching humanitarian law saying its response in Gaza was […]

‘Very Firm Will’ – Spain to Recognize State of Palestine before July
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares reiterated on Thursday his country’s commitment to “recognize the state of Palestine before July”. Albares confirmed in a statement Spain’s intention to recognize Palestine […]

‘Only Way to Achieve Peace’ – Spain to Recognize Palestinian State by July
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez made the informal remarks on Monday to the journalists accompanying him on an official trip to the Middle East. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has […]

‘Indisputable Reality that Situation in Palestine has Worsened’ – Spain to ICJ
Spain’s delegation tells the International Court of Justice that “it is an indisputable reality that the situation in Palestine has worsened” over the past 20 years. The situation in occupied Palestine has “indisputably” worsened over […]